Lab Research Assistant

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking a on-campus student assistant to help prepare reagents and materials for the research lab, clean and sterilize glassware and plastic ware, and manage plate waste through autoclaving. This role requires current enrollment as a student and adherence to campus work-hour limits.

Responsibilities also include identifying low stock levels and re-ordering regularly used materials to support ongoing research activities, while contributing to a diverse and inclusive campus

Qualifications

• Must be a current student employed on campus.
• Ability to prepare reagents and materials for labs and maintain sterility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and materials for research lab.
• Clean and sterilize glassware and plastic ware.
• Autoclave plate waste.
• Identify low stocks of regularly used materials for re-order.
• Ensure compliance with campus work-hour policies.

Skills

Lab skills

Stock management

Sterile technique

Education

Current student

Tools

Autoclave

Job description

We value our students!

Prepare reagents and materials for research lab, clean and sterile glassware and plastic ware, autoclave plate waste, identify low stocks of regularly used materials for re-order.

All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.

Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.

Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals’ intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sex ... etc..