Biology Lab Assistant

Biology Lab Assistant

General Description:

The Biology Lab Assistant will primarily supports instructors in a biology laboratory by preparing materials for experiments, maintaining equipment, setting up workstations, cleaning up after lab sessions, and assisting students with basic techniques, all while adhering to safety protocols and ensuring the smooth running of the lab environment.

Duties and Tasks:

• Assisting in laboratory set-ups for biology, microbiology, anatomy & physiology and ENV.
• Storing equipment, models and supplies properly
• Keeping labs clean and organized.
• Manage bacterial cultures, make media, make solutions, organize weekly lab materials, keep equipment in repair, use autoclave, clean labs, and work with instructors.
• Work some evenings and weekends.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Required KSAs:

• Ability to make proper chemical solutions, culture bacteria, make media, work with microscope and maintain equipment and supplies in a laboratory.
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Biology
• Work some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training and/or experience in Biology or related science.

Additional Considerations:

Experience in microbiology and/or preparing laboratory materials for college level science classes.

Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Depa