Biomedical Research Assistant — Part-Time Lab Support

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Grant-funded

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Research Assistant (PRN) within SOM-Surgery to support laboratory research activities, assist with procedures, and maintain equipment and an organized work environment. Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree; preferred candidates have biology or chemistry background and lab experience.

The role offers hands-on biomedical exposure in a grant-funded, part-time setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in science field (biology, chemistry, or related)
• Laboratory experience from coursework or employment

Responsibilities

• Perform routine lab tasks: preparing solutions, reagents, and media.
• Assist with basic experimental procedures under supervision.
• Maintain and clean lab equipment, ensuring proper operation.
• Collect, label, and process biological samples per protocols.
• Accurately record data in notebooks and digital systems.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering supplies.
• May assist in animal husbandry, data collection, and euthanasia.
• Duties may change; management reserves right to modify duties.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Data recording

Education

Degree (Associate's or Bachelor's)

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Research Assistant (PRN) within SOM-Surgery to support laboratory research activities, assist with procedures, and maintain equipment and an organized work environment. Requires an Associate's or Bachelor's degree; preferred candidates have biology or chemistry background and lab experience.

The role offers hands-on biomedical exposure in a grant-funded, part-time setting.