Lab Assistant
for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate.
We need to extract content: The posting includes Job Summary, Responsibilities (list), Qualifications (list), Minimum Qualifications, Preferences, Education & Experience, Knowledge Skills Abilities, etc. Also Pay Rate Range: 9.62 to 17.31 (presumably per hour). Work Schedule: Standard Hours per Week 40, Full Time, Shift Day. So we have Pay and Schedule info. Benefits? Not mentioned. So we should not create Benefits section unless present. No explicit benefits listed. So omit Benefits.
We need sections: About the role (maybe from Job Summary). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (maybe combine Minimum Qualifications and Qualifications?). Qualifications (maybe separate). Skills (Knowledge Skills Abilities). Pay (Pay Rate Range). Schedule (Standard Hours per Week, Shift Day, Full Time). Also maybe About the role includes Job Summary.
We must not create sections with placeholder text. Ensure we have substantive content.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose use
.
We must not repeat job title as heading. So headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay, Schedule.
We need to decide what goes where.
About the role: Job Summary paragraph.
Responsibilities: list of duties from "Responsibilities DUTIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):" then bullet list.
Requirements: maybe Minimum Qualifications? Or "Minimum Qualifications" and "Qualifications" both? The posting has "Qualifications" section (list of abilities) and then "Minimum Qualifications" (one year lab experience etc.) and "Preferences Desired Qualifications". Also "Education & Experience (Required)" and "Knowledge , Skills And Abilities ( Required )". This is overlapping.
We need to follow instruction: Use sections only when posting has real specific content. We can combine similar content into sections but must preserve all substantive info. We could have:
- About the role (Job Summary)
- Responsibilities (list)
- Requirements (Minimum Qualifications + Education & Experience)
- Qualifications (the list of abilities under "Qualifications")
- Skills (Knowledge Skills Abilities)
- Pay (Pay Rate Range)
- Schedule (Standard Hours per Week, Shift Day, Full Time)
We must avoid duplication. Ensure we don't repeat same info.
Let's extract each piece.
Job Summary:
"The Department of Neurobiology is seeking a Glassware Washer to provide glassware washing and autoclaving services for the neurobiology research labs. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Glassware Washer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization within the laboratory by efficiently washing and sanitizing glassware. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and can work independently to identify tasks that need attention without waiting for explicit instructions."
That's prose.
Responsibilities list:
- Perform glassware washing and Autoclave sterilization of glassware and liquids as needed using a variety of methods in the Research Building.
- Hand wash delicate or specialized glassware as needed.
- Inspect glassware for cleanliness and proper sanitation, making adjustments as necessary.
- Report any malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor for immediate attention.
- Collect laboratory glassware and materials to be washed and autoclaved from laboratories throughout a large building, and return promptly when completed.
- Monitor and manage the inventory of glassware, ensuring an adequate supply is available for daily operations.
- Collaborate with team members to identify and prioritize glassware needs.
- Maintain accurate records of glassware usage, cleaning schedules, and inventory levels.
- Report any breakages, losses, or discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Correct handling of potentially biohazardous materials and communicate with others to ensure safe handling.
- Comply with laboratory safety practices and University health and safety policies and regulations.
- Communicate any safety concerns or issues promptly to the supervisor.
- Demonstrate a proactive approach by actively looking for tasks that need attention without waiting for instructions.
- Anticipate glassware needs based on daily activities and take the initiative to address them promptly.
That's a list.
Minimum Qualifications:
"One year full-time laboratory experience or equivalency required (one year full-time lab equivalency equals successful completion of two semesters college laboratory course work); knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology as well as knowledge of chemical and physical properties of materials or substances and appropriate specimen handling techniques required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description."
Education & Experience (Required):
"Some familiarity with a laboratory environment helpful but not required. Will be trained to do this work."
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Required):
"Ability to follow detailed oral and/or written instructions (both verbal and written) instructions. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the characteristic duties. Habits of cleanliness and neatness. Demonstrated punctuality and consistent attendance."
Qualifications section (the earlier list):
"Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions as well as have good verbal communication skills. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the characteristic duties of the job. Habits of cleanliness and neatness; as such must be highly organized and effective in laboratory settings while prioritizing cleanliness and sterile technique. Demonstrated punctuality and consistent attendance. Must have the ability to operate large glassware washing machines and autoclaves. Must comply with laboratory safety practices and University health and safety policies and regulations. Must be able to work independently and efficiently. Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds and walk extensively."
Preferences Desired Qualifications:
"Previous work experience that demonstrates professional integrity, meticulous work habits, ability to work well both independently and with others. Experience with sterile technique and with autoclaves is a plus."
We need to avoid duplication. Many items repeat across sections. We must preserve all substantive info but not repeat same sentence? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." It doesn't explicitly forbid duplication, but we should avoid unnecessary repetition. However we need to keep all info; if we combine sections we might lose some nuance. Safer to keep each section as per posting but avoid duplicate headings? The instruction says use headings for sections only when posting has real specific content. It doesn't forbid having multiple sections with overlapping content if they are distinct in posting. But we should aim to avoid redundancy but still preserve info. Could combine similar items but risk losing some nuance like "OSHA training" etc.
Better to follow the posting's structure: About the role (Job Summary). Responsibilities (list). Qualifications (the list under "Qualifications"). Requirements (maybe "Minimum Qualifications" + "Education & Experience (Required)"). Skills (Knowledge Skills Abilities). Preferences maybe could be part of Qualifications or Skills? But we have no separate Preferences heading in allowed list; we could put under Qualifications or Skills. However we have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can put Preferences under Qualifications or Skills. Since Qualifications already includes abilities, we could add Preferences there as extra bullet.
Pay: Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31 (likely per hour). We'll put in
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Schedule: Standard Hours per Week 40, Full Time, Shift Day. We'll put in
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We must not include Benefits section as not present.
Now craft HTML.
We need to wrap each section:
About the role
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For lists: Responsibilities
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Similarly for Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay, Schedule.
Make sure to not include any extra text like comments.
Let's draft.
About the role p: combine the two sentences? Actually Job Summary includes two paragraphs? We'll just put as one with the content.
Responsibilities list: each bullet as
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Requirements: combine Minimum Qualifications and Education & Experience. We'll make a
for each? Could combine into one
with both statements separated by space. But better to keep as
for each? The instruction: use
for prose. So we can have multiple
under Requirements heading.
Qualifications: list of abilities from Qualifications section. Could be
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Skills: Knowledge Skills Abilities list.
Pay: Pay Rate Range: $9.62 to $17.31 per hour.
(add dollar sign? The posting didn't include $ but we can infer. Better to keep exactly as posted: "Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31". We'll keep that.
Schedule: Standard Hours per Week: 40 (Full Time, Day shift).
Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: Also mention "Working Title Lab Assistant" but we shouldn't repeat job title as heading; we can include it in About the role? Not needed. The posting includes "Working Title Lab Assistant" but it's same as job title; we can ignore.
Also mention "Career Progression Track B Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00219 - Neurobiology Research Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31 Close Date 12/21/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)". Many of these are metadata like Requisition Number, Open Date, Close Date, etc. Instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short or drop it. So we could include a short paragraph under About the role or maybe after About the role? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. Is Open Date, Close Date, Requisition Number substantive? Likely considered metadata but still info. The instruction says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can include a short
with that info, maybe under About the role or a separate section? But we don't have a heading for metadata. Could add a
after About the role before Responsibilities containing: "Open Date: 09/21/2026. Requisition Number: PRN46240B. Close Date: 12/21/2026." etc. That preserves info without a heading.
Also include "FLSA Code Nonexempt", "Patient Sensitive Job Code? No", "Standard Hours per Week 40", "Full Time", "Shift Day", "Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00219 - Neurobiology Research Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting". Many of these are already covered in Schedule section (Standard Hours per Week 40, Full Time, Shift Day). The department etc could be included in About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive info; we can include a short
after About the role that includes: "Open Date: 09/21/2026. Requisition Number: PRN46240B. Close Date: 12/21/2026. Priority Review Date: (posting may close at any time). FLSA Code: Nonexempt. Patient Sensitive Job Code: No. Department: Neurobiology Research (U of U Health -
. We must not repeat job title as heading. So headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what goes where. About the role: Job Summary paragraph. Responsibilities: list of duties from "Responsibilities DUTIES INCLUDE (but not limited to):" then bullet list. Requirements: maybe Minimum Qualifications? Or "Minimum Qualifications" and "Qualifications" both? The posting has "Qualifications" section (list of abilities) and then "Minimum Qualifications" (one year lab experience etc.) and "Preferences Desired Qualifications". Also "Education & Experience (Required)" and "Knowledge , Skills And Abilities ( Required )". This is overlapping. We need to follow instruction: Use sections only when posting has real specific content. We can combine similar content into sections but must preserve all substantive info. We could have: - About the role (Job Summary) - Responsibilities (list) - Requirements (Minimum Qualifications + Education & Experience) - Qualifications (the list of abilities under "Qualifications") - Skills (Knowledge Skills Abilities) - Pay (Pay Rate Range) - Schedule (Standard Hours per Week, Shift Day, Full Time) We must avoid duplication. Ensure we don't repeat same info. Let's extract each piece. Job Summary: "The Department of Neurobiology is seeking a Glassware Washer to provide glassware washing and autoclaving services for the neurobiology research labs. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Glassware Washer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organization within the laboratory by efficiently washing and sanitizing glassware. The ideal candidate is someone who takes initiative, pays attention to detail, and can work independently to identify tasks that need attention without waiting for explicit instructions." That's prose. Responsibilities list: - Perform glassware washing and Autoclave sterilization of glassware and liquids as needed using a variety of methods in the Research Building. - Hand wash delicate or specialized glassware as needed. - Inspect glassware for cleanliness and proper sanitation, making adjustments as necessary. - Report any malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor for immediate attention. - Collect laboratory glassware and materials to be washed and autoclaved from laboratories throughout a large building, and return promptly when completed. - Monitor and manage the inventory of glassware, ensuring an adequate supply is available for daily operations. - Collaborate with team members to identify and prioritize glassware needs. - Maintain accurate records of glassware usage, cleaning schedules, and inventory levels. - Report any breakages, losses, or discrepancies in a timely manner. - Correct handling of potentially biohazardous materials and communicate with others to ensure safe handling. - Comply with laboratory safety practices and University health and safety policies and regulations. - Communicate any safety concerns or issues promptly to the supervisor. - Demonstrate a proactive approach by actively looking for tasks that need attention without waiting for instructions. - Anticipate glassware needs based on daily activities and take the initiative to address them promptly. That's a list. Minimum Qualifications: "One year full-time laboratory experience or equivalency required (one year full-time lab equivalency equals successful completion of two semesters college laboratory course work); knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology as well as knowledge of chemical and physical properties of materials or substances and appropriate specimen handling techniques required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required. OSHA training and certification in animal care and use or the willingness to complete the certification may be required by some departments. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description." Education & Experience (Required): "Some familiarity with a laboratory environment helpful but not required. Will be trained to do this work." Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (Required): "Ability to follow detailed oral and/or written instructions (both verbal and written) instructions. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the characteristic duties. Habits of cleanliness and neatness. Demonstrated punctuality and consistent attendance." Qualifications section (the earlier list): "Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions as well as have good verbal communication skills. Manual dexterity sufficient to perform the characteristic duties of the job. Habits of cleanliness and neatness; as such must be highly organized and effective in laboratory settings while prioritizing cleanliness and sterile technique. Demonstrated punctuality and consistent attendance. Must have the ability to operate large glassware washing machines and autoclaves. Must comply with laboratory safety practices and University health and safety policies and regulations. Must be able to work independently and efficiently. Must be able to lift 10-20 pounds and walk extensively." Preferences Desired Qualifications: "Previous work experience that demonstrates professional integrity, meticulous work habits, ability to work well both independently and with others. Experience with sterile technique and with autoclaves is a plus." We need to avoid duplication. Many items repeat across sections. We must preserve all substantive info but not repeat same sentence? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." It doesn't explicitly forbid duplication, but we should avoid unnecessary repetition. However we need to keep all info; if we combine sections we might lose some nuance. Safer to keep each section as per posting but avoid duplicate headings? The instruction says use headings for sections only when posting has real specific content. It doesn't forbid having multiple sections with overlapping content if they are distinct in posting. But we should aim to avoid redundancy but still preserve info. Could combine similar items but risk losing some nuance like "OSHA training" etc. Better to follow the posting's structure: About the role (Job Summary). Responsibilities (list). Qualifications (the list under "Qualifications"). Requirements (maybe "Minimum Qualifications" + "Education & Experience (Required)"). Skills (Knowledge Skills Abilities). Preferences maybe could be part of Qualifications or Skills? But we have no separate Preferences heading in allowed list; we could put under Qualifications or Skills. However we have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we can put Preferences under Qualifications or Skills. Since Qualifications already includes abilities, we could add Preferences there as extra bullet. Pay: Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31 (likely per hour). We'll put in
. Schedule: Standard Hours per Week 40, Full Time, Shift Day. We'll put in
. We must not include Benefits section as not present. Now craft HTML. We need to wrap each section:
About the role
...
For lists:Responsibilities
- ... ...
with the content. Responsibilities list: each bullet as
for each? Could combine into one
with both statements separated by space. But better to keep as
for each? The instruction: use
for prose. So we can have multiple
under Requirements heading. Qualifications: list of abilities from Qualifications section. Could be
- .
Skills: Knowledge Skills Abilities list.
Pay:
Pay Rate Range: $9.62 to $17.31 per hour.
(add dollar sign? The posting didn't include $ but we can infer. Better to keep exactly as posted: "Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31". We'll keep that. Schedule:Standard Hours per Week: 40 (Full Time, Day shift).
Now ensure we didn't miss any substantive info: Also mention "Working Title Lab Assistant" but we shouldn't repeat job title as heading; we can include it in About the role? Not needed. The posting includes "Working Title Lab Assistant" but it's same as job title; we can ignore. Also mention "Career Progression Track B Track Level FLSA Code Nonexempt Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00219 - Neurobiology Research Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 9.62 to 17.31 Close Date 12/21/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)". Many of these are metadata like Requisition Number, Open Date, Close Date, etc. Instruction: do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a shortor drop it. So we could include a short paragraph under About the role or maybe after About the role? But we must preserve ALL substantive information. Is Open Date, Close Date, Requisition Number substantive? Likely considered metadata but still info. The instruction says fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it. So we can include a short
with that info, maybe under About the role or a separate section? But we don't have a heading for metadata. Could add a
after About the role before Responsibilities containing: "Open Date: 09/21/2026. Requisition Number: PRN46240B. Close Date: 12/21/2026." etc. That preserves info without a heading. Also include "FLSA Code Nonexempt", "Patient Sensitive Job Code? No", "Standard Hours per Week 40", "Full Time", "Shift Day", "Work Schedule Summary VP Area U of U Health - Academics Department 00219 - Neurobiology Research Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting". Many of these are already covered in Schedule section (Standard Hours per Week 40, Full Time, Shift Day). The department etc could be included in About the role. We need to preserve all substantive info; we can include a short
after About the role that includes: "Open Date: 09/21/2026. Requisition Number: PRN46240B. Close Date: 12/21/2026. Priority Review Date: (posting may close at any time). FLSA Code: Nonexempt. Patient Sensitive Job Code: No. Department: Neurobiology Research (U of U Health -