Laboratory Assistant

Planet Pharma; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant located at the ISU Research Park, offering 10-15 hours per week during the academic year. Ideal candidates will be enrolled in biological sciences at Iowa State University, with responsibilities including cleaning lab equipment and maintaining lab spaces, along with potential summer project opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a sophomore or junior at ISU studying biological sciences.
• Prior lab experience preferred but not required for quick learners.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sterilizing glassware and lab equipment.
• Maintaining lab spaces and handling biohazardous waste.
• Potential for project work on animal vaccine research during summer.

Skills

Independence

Attention to Detail

Quick Learner

Education

Currently enrolled in biological sciences program

Job description

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Seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant at Iowa State University

Position details:

• 10-15 hours/week during the semester, with shifts of at least 2 hours, Monday to Friday between 7am-5pm.
• Located at the ISU Research Park, with one shift per day.
• Allow 15-30 minutes to commute from campus; longer if using CyRide.

Requirements:

• Must be a sophomore or junior studying biological sciences at Iowa State University.
• Available to work during the school year and up to 40 hours/week in the summer.
• Must commit to part-time work during the academic year; summer-only candidates need not apply.

Responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and sterilizing glassware and lab equipment, maintaining lab spaces, handling biohazardous waste, stocking supplies, preparing reagents.
• Ability to work independently after a training period; prior lab experience preferred but not required if the candidate is quick learner and hardworking.
• Potential opportunities for project work on animal vaccine research during the summer for candidates available full-time.

Skills & Education:

• Currently enrolled in a biological sciences program.

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Science and Quality Assurance
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

Note: The posting indicates the job is active; no expiration noted.