Student Laboratory Aide 1 - Cell & Molecular Biology

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Laboratory Aide 1 Hourly Pay Rate: $10.00 - $16.00 The Laboratory Aide 1 will support the department/organization in various administrative and research tasks. The Laboratory Aide 1 works within a laboratory and assists with the department’s tasks. Responsibilities Maintaining, cleaning, and storing lab equipmentPreparing solutions and samples for research purposesAssisting with safety paperworkCleaning the laboratoryReceiving packagesProcessing lab findings and data entryCompiling instrument usage recordsInteracting with researchers, test subjects, and/or patientsAssisting with administrative day-to-day tasks Qualifications Active enrollment as a student at Tulane UniversityA Federal Work Study Award (potentially)Prior or active enrollment in a particular class or course of study (potentially) About Us This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Responsibilities We are seeking a first- or second-year student with an interest or background in science to assist with undergraduate teaching laboratories in the Cell and Molecular Biology Department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and setting up materials for laboratory classes, cleaning and maintaining laboratory materials and equipment, washing glassware, stocking laboratory supplies, computer data entry and record maintenance, and assisting laboratory staff as needed. The ideal candidate will be reliable, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks. No prior laboratory experience is required; we will provide training in all skills needed for the position. Preferred availability is Monday, Tuesday, Friday mornings, and/or Thursday afternoons. Qualifications We are seeking a first- or second-year student with an interest or background in science to assist with undergraduate teaching laboratories in the Cell and Molecular Biology Department. About Us Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities. Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .