Equipment & Stockroom Attendant (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)
Applicants must submit a current resume with a brief cover letter (one document) that includes: availability for the current semester, contact information of a specific UM-Flint instructor who will provide a recommendation, and a list of courses completed at UM-Flint within the College of Innovation & Technology.
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
- 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)
Modes of Work
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.