Biology Lab Prep & Cultures Technician (Student TA)

La Sierra University; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

La Sierra University in Riverside, CA seeks a Lab Prep TA/MCT/MRT to support multiple biology courses. The role includes growing cultures, preparing media and gels, inventorying supplies, and coordinating with instructors and the lab coordinator to ensure timely materials.

The position requires current student status for Fall 2026, ability to start by Sept 21, and prior wet lab experience with BIOL courses. On-site work and paid hourly wages apply.

Qualifications

• Must be a La Sierra University student currently enrolled for Fall 2026 quarter and maintain status for the academic year.
• Must start on or before September 21.
• Must have taken BIOL185/L or 474/L with wet lab experience or BIOL115L or BIOL302L or 306L in last 2 years and earned B or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist as MRT by preparing media, reagents and gels for courses.
• Assist MCT by growing/maintaining live cultures and managing stock and inventories.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Job description

La Sierra University in Riverside, CA seeks a Lab Prep TA/MCT/MRT to support multiple biology courses. The role includes growing cultures, preparing media and gels, inventorying supplies, and coordinating with instructors and the lab coordinator to ensure timely materials.

The position requires current student status for Fall 2026, ability to start by Sept 21, and prior wet lab experience with BIOL courses. On-site work and paid hourly wages apply.