Laboratory Assistant; Receiving - Biology

Laboratory Assistant (Receiving) - Biology

Location:

New York, NY. Department:
Biology, New York University.

Job :  | Type:
Arts and Science (AS1111) | Openings: 1 | Category:
Sciences Support

Arts & Science is seeking a talented Laboratory Assistant (Receiving) to join the Department of Biology. This individual will deliver and/or distribute supplies and equipment to laboratories, following appropriate safety protocol. Set up, take down, prepare, monitor, and store supplies and equipment, as necessary. Provide assistance with maintenance of equipment and/or request repairs, as necessary. Receive, unload, unpack, inspect, and inventory supply and equipment deliveries, including hazardous, radioactive, infectious, and other scientific materials.

Reinforce and adhere to safety and safeguarding protocols and maintain cleanliness of laboratories and work spaces.

Deliver and distribute supplies and equipment to laboratory sites, ensuring compliance with safety and security procedures. Prepare, set up, and take down laboratory supplies and equipment, and maintain inventory records. Assist with equipment maintenance and repair requests. Inspect and inventory deliveries of hazardous, radioactive, and infectious materials. Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1+ years of experience in a shipping/receiving or stockroom area
• Familiarity with spreadsheets, databases, and online tracking systems

• Ability to physically move and lift heavy items safely

• Familiarity or ability to become familiar with scientific and safety standards, and hazardous materials handling protocol through training

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $34.615. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

Salary: 34.62