Biology Lab Assistant

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking a biology lab assistant to support BIO143L laboratories. The role involves preparing media and bacterial cultures, handling waste, and keeping the lab space clean and stocked.

This on-site student position requires reliable attendance, basic math skills, and the ability to work with undergraduate students in a learning environment. Hours are limited by campus policies for student employees.

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable with basic math.

Responsibilities

• Prepare media and bacterial cultures for BIO143L.
• Autoclave waste according to safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized lab space.
• Restock student workstations after labs.

Skills

Basic math

Job description

Biology lab assistants will be responsible for the following:

• preparing media and bacterial cultures for BIO143L
• autoclaving waste
• maintaining a clean and organized lab space
• restocking student workstations after labs

This position requires you to be comfortable with basic math.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals’ intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.