Biomaterials Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

AV; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

AV invites applications for a part-time laboratory assistant to join the Biological Materials and Processes Research Team at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH. The successful applicant will become an integral member of a biomaterials research group that includes scientists and engineers at all levels and from a range of personal and professional backgrounds.

The team identifies biosynthetic approaches for biomaterials for Air Force applications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years in biology, chemistry or microbiology experience in industry or academic setting.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to collaborate and communicate with a diverse range of scientists professionally and personally.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite used for email, word processing, spreadsheets, file sharing, and virtual meetings.
• This position requires working within a government facility and requires U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing/autoclaving glassware and solutions.
• Cleaning/decontaminating common lab areas.
• Preparing a common stock of pH and other solutions.
• Restocking common supplies within the lab.
• Housekeeping of common lab areas.
• Project specific tasks including pouring agar plates, preparing common stock solutions, etc.

Skills

Biology background

Chemistry knowledge

Microbiology experience

Communication skills

MS Office/Google Suite

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

AV invites applications for a part-time laboratory assistant to join the Biological Materials and Processes Research Team at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Dayton, OH. The successful applicant will become an integral member of a biomaterials research group that includes scientists and engineers at all levels and from a range of personal and professional backgrounds.

The team identifies biosynthetic approaches for biomaterials for Air Force applications.