Lab Research Assistant — Biomedical Discovery (Part-Time)

ummc; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ummc in Jackson (Main Campus) seeks a part-time Research Assistant to provide essential support for laboratory research activities. You will perform routine lab tasks, prepare solutions, and assist with experiments under supervision, helping maintain equipment, records, and supplies.

The role offers hands-on biomedical research experience, with data recording, inventory duties, and potential involvement in animal-related procedures under supervision.

Qualifications

• Perform routine laboratory tasks, including preparing solutions, reagents, and media.
• Assist with basic experimental procedures under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment, ensuring proper operation.
• Collect, label, and process biological samples according to standard protocols.
• Accurately record data in laboratory notebooks and digital systems.
• Assist in inventory management and ordering laboratory supplies.
• May assist in animal husbandry, collection of physiological data, and euthanasia.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Job description

ummc in Jackson (Main Campus) seeks a part-time Research Assistant to provide essential support for laboratory research activities. You will perform routine lab tasks, prepare solutions, and assist with experiments under supervision, helping maintain equipment, records, and supplies.

The role offers hands-on biomedical research experience, with data recording, inventory duties, and potential involvement in animal-related procedures under supervision.