Equipment & Stockroom Attendant (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

Job Opening ID: 280958; Working Title: Equipment & Stockroom Attendant (STUDENT/WORK STUDY); Job Title: LAB ATTENDANT (TEMP); Work Location: Flint Campus, Flint, MI; Organizational Group: Flint Cit Department Flint Green Chem & Biochem; Posting Period: 9/15/2026 – 9/21/2026; Career Interest: Temporary.

About the role

The attendant will work under the direction of the Research Laboratory Technician, assisting the departments of Biology, Green Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Mathematics. The position is designed to support the various equipment and stockroom needs that arise weekly.

Responsibilities

• Equipment Inventory of equipment in laboratories
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment utilizing standard operating procedures and manufacturer manuals
• Aid in establishment of new equipment
• Safety equipment inspections
• Stockroom Collection of hazardous waste, chemical and/or biohazardous
• Receive and deliver packages
• Perform stockroom inventory counts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Currently enrolled UM-Flint student (any academic standing)
• Be able to work both independently and with a team
• Strong communicator
• Positive attitude and motivated
• Ability to accurately input information into associated equipment/stockroom electronic and physical logs
• Ability to utilize common maintenance tools (screwdriver, pliers)
• Ability to work with common maintenance chemicals (Ethanol, Sodium Bicarbonate, Bleach)
• Able to work a consistent schedule, including shifts encompassing at least 3 hours/day
• Comfortable working and following protocol for labs in the department, as well as BSL2 spaces (aseptic technique, sterility)

Pay

Salary: $16.25 – $17.45 per hour.

Schedule

Part‑Time, Temporary.