Job Title: TA/Lab Prep/Lab Tech 

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Biology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11120

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Bio. Dept. Faculty teaching the lab and/or directing the research

Pay Rate (Check One)  x Standard Hourly Rate Supervisory/Special Skills Hourly Rate

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Students work with Biology Department Faculty to prepare for labs. Students also assist Faculty and students during lab sessions.

Transferable Skills: 

 Communication  Human Relations  Problem Solving

 Motivation/Leadership  Essential Work Skills  Research/Quantitative

 Organization/Planning  Technical

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Help prepare lab session materials  Assist students during lab sessions

 Clean and organize lab  Correct lab manuals/classroom work

 Safely dispose of lab waste using autoclave

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

 Successful completion of the lab student is assisting  Dependable and punctual

 Experience with lab solution/reagent making  Experience with a diverse array of 

 Able to work with minimal supervision lab equipment

 Knowledge of lab safety procedures

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.