Laboratory Stockroom Assistant - Sciences - Pool

About the role

This position supports science teaching laboratories and auxiliary areas in the Science and Engineering Building. Duties may include work in biology, earth science, chemistry or physics. The position reports to the Science Lab Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping laboratories, stockrooms, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Assist with keeping supplies, materials and equipment clean, organized and ready for use.
• Prepare and put away reagents, equipment, supplies or specimens for laboratory sessions.
• Cover inventory of equipment, supplies and reagents.
• Learn microbiology techniques, procedures and equipment use and assist with preparation of microbiological media and maintenance of bacterial cultures.
• Learn treatment and disposal of chemical or biological hazardous wastes.
• Assist with maintaining the greenhouse (includes watering, pruning, fertilizing, and pest control).
• Assist with aquarium maintenance and educational displays.
• Work with and around fresh and preserved animal specimens, and assist with care of live specimens.
• Create Excel spreadsheets, labels, and other pertinent documents for the laboratories.
• Provide occasional support in the reception area of the Science and Engineering Building working with the public over the phone and in person.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred Qualifications: Associates degree in a field closely related to the position, or equivalent training/experience.
• Experience working with equipment, reagents or bacterial cultures in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of safe laboratory practices.