Part-Time Student Lab Assistant
Part Time
Job Title
Part-Time Student Lab Assistant
Requisition Number
DU12485
Department Name
7H667:PEDIATRICS - RESEARCH
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Salary Range
$12-$15/hour
Type of Position
Student
Position Time Status
Part-Time
Required Education
Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Biology or a related field.
Required Related Experience
Previous lab experience is preferred but not required
Required License/Registration/Certification
No
Physical Requirements
Standing for extended period of times
Shift
2 or 3 days/week, flexible around class schedule
Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics Research in the College of Medicine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate biology student to join our team as a Part-Time Lab Assistant. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, complementing your academic studies. The schedule is flexible to accommodate your class timetable.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assist in preparing and executing laboratory experiments, including data collection, mouse colony breeding, genotyping (by DNA and RNA extraction and PCR and RTPCR), and analysis.
- Support ongoing research activities by assisting with experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.
- Collect, analyze, and record experimental data accurately and efficiently in electronic databases or laboratory notebooks.
- Prepare reagents, solutions, and media for experiments.
- Follow all safety and procedural protocols.
- Assist in literature reviews and research documentation.
Provide general support to lab personnel as needed.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No
Preferred Education/Experience
Previous lab experience is preferred but not required
Deadline to Apply
10/04/2024
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