Siebert-McKenzie Lab Research Assistant

Benefits of Working at Oakland University No benefits are associated with this position. Employee Group/Grade Employee Group/Grade Casual Job Category Job Category Casual Posted Casual/Temp Classification Work Schedule Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits ) Shift/Days To be determined Pay Schedule Pay Schedule Hour Number of Hrs./Wk. Number of Hrs./Wk. 19 Position Information Position Information Employee's Effective Start Date Employee's Effective Start Date 09/28/2026 If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field by start date. Prior laboratory experience in an academic research setting required. Experience with basic laboratory skills such as accurate pipetting, preparation of buffers and reagents, sample handling, record keeping, and adherence to laboratory safety procedures. Candidate must be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written orders. Desired Qualifications Prior research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or related biomedical field. Experience with common laboratory techniques such as protein assays, gel electrophoreses, buffer preparation, sample processing, and data entry is preferred. Ability to work independently, maintain careful records, and contribute to a collaborative laboratory. Position Purpose Continue research projects in the Siebert-McKenzie Research Laboratory. Job Duties Assist with laboratory activities including preparation of buffers and reagents, sample organization, basic biochemical and molecular biology assays, data entry, and maintenance of laboratory records. Support active research projects by the continual assistant with ongoing experiments; maintain laboratory organization and safety, and help with inventory. Job Open Date Job Open Date 09/16/2026 Job Close Date Job Close Date 01/24/2027 Open Until Filled No Position Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter Resume 371 Wilson Boulevard, Rochester, MI 48309 View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Oakland University