Lab Research Assistant — Mammalian Cell Cultures

Kappaalphapsi1911; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking undergraduate researchers to assist in lab work, including tending mammalian cell cultures, setting up experiments, data analysis, and ensuring biosafety compliance. The role operates under the supervision of Dr.

Jessica Kelts and requires organizational diligence and safety training. Responsibilities include handling cells and reagents, maintaining lab notebooks, attending progress meetings, and performing routine lab tasks while adhering to safety rules in a

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint undergraduate student.
• Successful completion and understanding of organic chemistry I & II (330 & 332).
• Successful completion and understanding of biochemistry (at least CHM 350 or CHM 450).

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up biochemical experiments, finishing those experiments, graphing and analysis of data, and data interpretation.
• Handle mammalian cancer cells, reagents, solvents, and chemicals.
• Occasional group meetings to discuss project progress.
• Be prepared and excited to work in lab on the days research will be completed.
• Maintain a neat, up to date lab notebook.
• Complete all required safety training and renew training on the required schedule.
• Work under biosafety level 2 procedures and responsibilities.
• Know locations and appropriate usage of all safety equipment.
• Follow all departmental safety rules.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the lab by cleaning up after themselves, putting away reagents and chemicals, washing dishes, returning materials, wiping benchtops, and cleaning biosafety cabinets.

Skills

Undergraduate student

Organic chemistry I & II

Biochemistry

Tools

Excel

GraphPad Prism

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking undergraduate researchers to assist in lab work, including tending mammalian cell cultures, setting up experiments, data analysis, and ensuring biosafety compliance. The role operates under the supervision of Dr.

Jessica Kelts and requires organizational diligence and safety training. Responsibilities include handling cells and reagents, maintaining lab notebooks, attending progress meetings, and performing routine lab tasks while adhering to safety rules in a