LAB ATTENDANT (Student/Work Study)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Flint is seeking a part-time Laboratory Support Attendant to assist the College of Innovation & Technology. The role focuses on safety and stockroom duties, supporting weekly needs and maintaining standard logs.

You will perform safety inspections, help draft SOPs, handle package deliveries, and conduct stock counts. The position requires being a current UM‑Flint student, ability to work with others and independently, and adherence to lab protocols including BSL‑2

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled UM-Flint student (any academic standing).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Positive attitude and motivated.
• Accurate input into safety and stockroom logs.
• Ability to work with common maintenance chemicals (Ethanol, Sodium Bicarbonate).
• Able to work a consistent schedule, including shifts encompassing at least 3 hours/day.
• Comfortable working and following protocol for labs in the department, as well as BSL2 spaces (aseptic technique, sterility).

Responsibilities

• Safety: Perform laboratory safety inspections and correct deficiencies.
• Inventory & Stock: Receive and deliver packages, perform stockroom inventory counts, other duties as assigned.

Skills

Currently enrolled UM-Flint student

Work independently and with a team

Positive attitude and motivated

Accurate data entry into logs

Safe handling of maintenance chemicals

Shift availability (3+ hours/day)

Lab protocol & BSL-2 space compliance

Job description

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Job Summary

The attendant will work under the direction of the Laboratory Support Supervisor assisting the College of Innovation & Technology. The position was designed to support the various safety and stockroom needs that arise weekly.

Responsibilities*

Safety

• Perform laboratory safety inspections and correct any deficiencies
• Assist with the creation of standard operating procedures for laboratories
• Collect hazardous waste, chemical and/or biohazardous

Inventory and Stock

• Receive and deliver packages
• Perform stockroom inventory counts
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Currently enrolled UM-Flint student (any academic standing)
• Be able to work both independently and with a team
• Positive attitude and motivated
• Ability to accurately input information into associated safety and stockroom logs
• Ability to work with common maintenance chemicals (Ethanol, Sodium Bicarbonate)
• Able to work a consistent schedule, including shifts encompassing at least 3 hours/day
• Comfortable working and following protocol for labs in the department, as well as BSL2 spaces (aseptic technique, sterility)

Modes of Work

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

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