Lab Animal Care & Operations Assistant

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 17,908 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in the Department Lab Animal Resources to support the operation of the laboratory. This role involves organizing the lab space, handling equipment and supplies, and assisting with animal care and student lab setup.

Typical tasks include maintaining inventory, transporting materials, and performing routine lab maintenance. A high school diploma or GED plus six months of lab experience is required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Requires driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Organizes laboratory, work areas, equipment, and supplies; cleans work area and equipment.
• Transports materials which may include food, utensils, or animals to and from laboratory.
• Receives and stores all laboratory equipment and supplies; maintains inventory of supplies; reorders as necessary.
• Maintains and operates laboratory equipment.
• May feed, water, clean cages, and monitor health of laboratory animals.
• May assist in student lab set‑up and clean up.

Skills

Laboratory procedures knowledge

Maintain records

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Miami University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in the Department Lab Animal Resources to support the operation of the laboratory. This role involves organizing the lab space, handling equipment and supplies, and assisting with animal care and student lab setup.

Typical tasks include maintaining inventory, transporting materials, and performing routine lab maintenance. A high school diploma or GED plus six months of lab experience is required.