Laboratory Assistant

miamioh.edu; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 15,850 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit Eligible

Job summary

Miami University is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join the Lab Animal Resources department. The role involves organizing laboratory spaces, transporting materials, and caring for laboratory animals.

The successful candidate must have a high school diploma or GED and six months of laboratory experience. The job includes physical tasks and requires attention to detail in maintaining laboratory records.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and six months of laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures is necessary.
• Ability to maintain accurate records is required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes laboratory and work areas; cleans equipment.
• Transports materials to and from the laboratory.
• Feeds, waters, and monitors health of laboratory animals.

Skills

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Ability to maintain records

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

## Laboratory AssistantApplyremote type: Fully On-Campuslocations: Pearson Hall: Oxford Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR104388**Job Title**Laboratory Assistant**Department**Lab Animal Resources CAS**Worker Type**Regular## **Pay Type**Hourly**Hourly Rate**15.85**Work Shift****Scheduled Weekly Hours**40**Benefit Eligible**Yes**Post-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?**No**Job Description Summary**Performs a variety of custodial and clerical tasks related to the operation of the department's laboratory.**Job Description**Essential Duties:* Organizes laboratory, work areas, equipment, and supplies; cleans work area and equipment* Transports materials which may include food, utensils, or animals to and from laboratory* Receives and stores all laboratory equipment and supplies; maintains inventory of supplies; 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**Minimum Qualifications:*** Requires high school diploma or GED and six months of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:*** Knowledge of laboratory procedures* Ability to maintain records* Requires driver's license**Additional Position Information (if applicable)**## Working ConditionsPhysical effort usually requires considerable walking and standing with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Some exposure to unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable. Some element of personal risk due to handling of chemicals, extremely hot water, and/or animals.**Special Instructions (if applicable)**Please submit a cover letter and resume.**Additional Information**A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.This organization participates in E-Verify.**Remote Work** For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.**Reasonable Accommodations** Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail] or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.