What are the responsibilities and job description for the Science Lab Technician (Federal Work Study/Student Worker) position at Bellevue University?
Primary Function: The Natural Sciences Student Lab Technician role provides support to faculty and staff within the CST Natural Sciences Laboratories in their daily operations under supervision.
Essential Functions:
Assist Science Lab Assistant
- Preparing chemical solutions and reagents
- Preparing and sterilizing media
- Ensures proper inventory control
- Cleans and sterilizes work areas as directed
- Cultures and maintains living biological materials
- Assist in field work and specimen collection
- Operates and maintains related laboratory equipment
- Maintains detailed records of laboratory activities
Assists Primary Investigators, Student Researchers, and Thesis Students
Participates in multiple active research protocols and experiments
- Operates and maintains advance laboratory equipment
- Follows detailed protocols pertinent to the task
- Assists in set-up, maintenance, and tear down of long-term research experiments
- Disposes of biological hazardous wastes from labs
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as requested.
Qualifications/Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Must be enrolled in a Biology major.
- Must have completed CH 115, General Chemistry
- Must adhere to attendance as scheduled
- Must possess strong attention to detail and good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee information.
- Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.
Working Conditions:
- Works in a typical laboratory educational environment.
- Works with potentially hazardous materials.
NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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