Biology Storeroom/Laboratory Assistant

Missouri Western State University; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Missouri Western State University is seeking a Biology Storeroom/Laboratory Assistant to support the Biology and Chemistry labs. The student will help with lab setup and cleanup, inventory, and general lab maintenance within the department.

Qualifications include being a MWSU student, degree-seeking status, a minimum 2.0 GPA, and part-time enrollment (6+ hours). Federal Work Study eligibility may be required. This is an on-campus, academic-year position with duties in stockrooms and prep rooms.

Qualifications

• MWSU student status required.
• Degree seeking status required.
• Minimum 2.0 overall GPA required.
• Enrolled part-time (6 hours) or more.
• May need to qualify for Federal Work Study.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare laboratory experiment set up and break down.
• Reshelve chemical reagents in laboratories and storerooms.
• Update chemical and equipment inventory as needed.
• Maintain labs and storerooms to be clean, efficient, and well-stocked.
• Wash laboratory glassware and other materials.
• Prepare chemical solutions for general lab use.
• Care of plants and/or small animals in the lab and/or greenhouse.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Google Calendar

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )

Position Information

Position Title

Biology Storeroom/Laboratory Assistant

Department

Biology

Appointment Term

Academic Year (August - May)

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary

The Stockroom Assistant will assist the Science Stores/Laboratory Coordinator for the Departments of Chemistry and Biology with a variety of tasks associated with the general operation and function of laboratory activities in the Department of Biology. Assistant will report to the Science Stores/Laboratory Coordinator and all work duties will take place within the Biology Department laboratories and prep rooms.

Responsibilities

1. Help prepare laboratory experiment set up and break down
2. Reshelve chemical reagents in laboratories and storerooms
3. Update chemical and equipment inventory as needed
4. Maintain labs and storerooms to be clean, efficient, and well-stocked
5. Wash laboratory glassware and other materials
6. Prepare chemical solutions for general lab use
7. Care of plants and/or small animals in the lab and/or greenhouse

Required Qualifications

• MWSU Student
• Degree Seeking
• At least an overall 2.0 GPA
• Enrolled at least part-time (6 hours)
• May need to qualify for federal work study

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or other Natural Sciences course of study.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Attitude for working safely under all conditions
• Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google calendars

Physical Demands

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Demands

May be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, and oils.

Location where duties are to be performed

This position can hire a student who does or does not qualify for Federal Work Study eligibility. For more information on Federal Work Study eligibility, contact Student Financial Services. (Eder Hall 103; 816-271-4361; website )

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes
• No
• Yes
• No
• * Are you enrolled at least part-time?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you currently employed on-campus in another department? If so, what department.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have at least an overall 2.0 GPA?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Course Schedule

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Professional References (3-5 with contact information)