Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant

$15.85/hr

Summary

Performs a variety of custodial and clerical tasks related to the operation of the department's laboratory.

Essential Duties

• Organizes laboratory, work areas, equipment, and supplies; cleans work area and equipment
• Transports materials which may include food, utensils, or animals to and from laboratory
• Receives and stores all laboratory equipment and supplies; maintains inventory of supplies; reorders as necessary
• Maintains and operates laboratory equipment
• May feed, water, clean cages, and monitor health of laboratory animals
• May assist in student lab set-up and clean up

Minimum Qualifications

Requires high school diploma or GED and six months of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures
• Ability to maintain records
• Requires driver's license

Working Conditions

Physical effort usually requires considerable walking and standing with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Some exposure to unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable. Some element of personal risk due to handling of chemicals, extremely hot water, and/or animals.

Special Instructions (if applicable)

Please submit a cover letter and resume.

Diversity Statement

Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all.

EO/AA Statement/Clery Act

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Benefits Eligible

Yes