Laboratory Assistant I

Join Nova Southeastern UniversityNova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.Primary PurposeSupports academic excellence by ensuring the proper maintenance of laboratories for the use of students, faculty, and researchers.Job CategoryNon-ExemptPay BasisHourlyEssential Job FunctionsMonitors and supports the activities of students, employees and teaching assistants to ensure that standard policies and practices are followed.Enforce all lab safety protocols and have knowledge of chemical and biological handling, storage, and disposal.Maintains and cleans laboratory rooms and equipment to ensure cleanness and maintenance according to specifications.Orders and stocks supplies and materials to ensure inventory is maintained at the appropriate level.Performs other duties as assigned or required.Job RequirementsRequired Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesComputer literate; must be able to work with spreadsheets and databases.Able to work both days and/or night.Must be able to work with diverse group of peopleAbility to communicate effectively with others.Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.Physical Requirements/Working ConditionsMay be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies, to include but not limited to pens, pencils and computer keyboards.Required Certifications/LicensuresRequired EducationBachelor's DegreeRequired ExperienceExperience working in a laboratory environment.Preferred QualificationsExperience teaching laboratory sessions.Sensitivity DisclaimerNova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.