Student Worker - Microbiology Lab

Position Summary

The Science Department is recruiting for two part time Student Workers to work in the Microbiology Lab for the Fall 2026 semester. This position works to logistically support the Microbiology Lab Manager, Lab Assistants, and Faculty in the management of the Microbiology Laboratories/Classrooms. This position assists in maintaining a sterile lab environment, handling lab equipment, affixing lab materials for laboratory activities, and aiding the Lab Assistants as needed.

1. Assist with performing lab duties such as handling the Autoclave and disposing of Autoclave inoculated petri plates.
2. Assist with cleaning Autoclave inoculated culture tube media and handwashing test tubes and caps.
3. Assist with preparing Lysol disinfectant solution for supply containers in both Micro labs and refilling disinfectant containers in General Biology.
4. Cleaning of microscope slides after student and faculty use. 5. Maintain student wash bottles throughout the semester, cleaning when necessary.
6. Assist with preparing of student drawers and restocking supplies such as lens cleaners, immersion oils, etc, at the beginning/end of each semester.
7. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Microbiology Lab Director/ Lab Assistants.

• Enrollment in minimum of 6 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semester and 3 credit hours in the summer
• English proficiency
• Demonstrate proficient written and oral communication skills
• Friendly and professional attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish and meet timelines
• Team player who is dependable, punctual, organized, and detail oriented

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle/handwash laboratory glassware such as test tubes, bottles, and microscope slides. Will be required to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, and stand for long periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and move up to 50

Ibs. while loading/unloading the Autoclave and handle working with potentially scalding steam and super-heated liquids. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and some color vision. A moderate level of hearing is also required. The employee also will need to tolerate strong odors associated with Autoclaving bacteria products and disinfecting agents.