Lab Assistant - Shilatifard lab

Job Summary

The Lab Assistant is responsible for managing physical resources, monitoring lab practices, troubleshooting lab instruments, assisting with data mining, and providing miscellaneous assistance to the Principal Investigator (PI) or their designee.

Specific Responsibilities

• Inventory Take inventory and stock hallway, storage and break rooms.
• Receive and distribute mail/packages to the correct lab group.
• Lab instruments/equipment Troubleshooting/maintenance Coordinate instrument movement/installation/training
• Work with instrument vendors and establish service contracts for all instruments
• Shipping Generate FedEx labels and coordinate shipping details
• Communications/emails Establish work relationship with vendors
• Follow up on outstanding orders
• Obtain quotes from vendors for reagents
• General Assist with new lab/department member onboarding/contact person
• Aid with coordinating with IT for new employees or tech issues
• Aid with department printer troubleshooting
• Lab Safety Coordinate annual safety inspections
• Cook up annual lab member safety trainings
• Cook up Biohazardous waste disposal
• Cook up completion of eIBC form
• Miscellaneous Perform other duties

Minimum Qualifications

• Some experience working in a laboratory or administrative medical office setting

Benefits

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Pay

Target hiring range for this position will be between $18.42-$23.02 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Schedule

Not specified