Study Lab Assistant: Muscle Biology Lab

work study lab assistant: muscle biology lab

the muscle biology lab at oakland university is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join our team as a lab assistant for the fall 2026 / winter 2027 academic year. Our lab uses a variety of molecular biology techniques, including genotyping, pcr, real-time pcr, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, muscle cell culture and animal work. Please note that you must have a federal work-study (fws) award to apply for this position.

• maintain lab cleanliness and organization
• wash dishes and sterilize tools and materials (autoclaving)
• prepare buffers, reagents, and other materials for experiments
• assist with general animal husbandry and maintenance of the mouse colony
• support graduate students and the pi in routine laboratory experiments

• prior lab experience is a plus but not required
• willingness to work with mice (training provided)
• strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn

this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a biomedical research environment. Hours are flexible based on your class schedule.

important
: you must have applied for the federal work study award previously and should have been notified that you have received the award; if you don't have the award, you will not be considered for the position.