Lab Operations & Animal Care Assistant

Miami University; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform custodial and clerical tasks supporting the department's laboratory. The role involves organizing spaces, transporting materials including animals, and maintaining inventory and equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with six months of lab experience. Duties include assisting in student labs and following safety protocols in a campus laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and six months of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizes laboratory, work areas, equipment, and supplies; cleans work area and equipment.
• Transports materials including food, utensils, or animals to and from laboratory.
• Receives and stores laboratory equipment and supplies; maintains inventory and 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

Record keeping

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Miami University is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform custodial and clerical tasks supporting the department's laboratory. The role involves organizing spaces, transporting materials including animals, and maintaining inventory and equipment.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with six months of lab experience. Duties include assisting in student labs and following safety protocols in a campus laboratory setting.