Microbiology Lab Assistant (Part-Time)

Rose State College; Midwest City (OK); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Rose State College in Midwest City, OK, invites applications for a part‑time Microbiology Lab Assistant in the Health Sciences Division. The role involves setting up and maintaining lab instruments, culturing microorganisms, and supporting instructors with semester lab schedules.

Requirements include a college microbiology course with a lab, basic computer skills, and strong communication. The position pays $12.00 per hour and requires eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a college microbiology course with a lab.
• Experience with computers.
• Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set up laboratory and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Examine, culture, and identify microorganisms.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instruments for daily operation.
• Collect, prepare, clean, and store glassware.
• Stock and prepare media, reagents, chemical solutions, and stains.
• Coordinate with instructors to develop semester lab schedules.
• Maintain lab inventory and relay ordering needs.
• Train potential work study partners in lab maintenance procedures.

Skills

Good communication

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Manual dexterity

Education

College microbiology with lab

18 credits including microbiology with lab

Six months lab experience

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Glassware handling

Job description

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ANNOUNCES A PART-TIME OPENING IN THE HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION

POSITION: Microbiology Lab Assistant(Part-Time)

Description of Duties:

Sets up laboratory and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment. Examining, culturing, and identifying microorganisms. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment for daily operation of the laboratory. Collects, prepares, cleans, and stores glassware. Stocks and prepares media, reagents, chemical solutions, and stains. Coordinates with instructors to develop semester lab schedules. Maintains lab inventory and relays ordering needs to administrative staff. Regular attendance is an essential function for this position. Perform other related duties as assigned. Train potential work study partners in lab maintenance procedures. Work under minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a college microbiology course with a lab. Experience with computers. Good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work independently. Moderate to heavy lifting over 10 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending, and stooping.

Desired Qualifications:

Eighteen (18) credit hours of college, including at least one (1) successfully completed Introduction to Microbiology or Clinical Microbiology course with a lab. Six months' experience in a laboratory or related area.

Pay Rate:$12.00 per hour

An unofficial degree conferring transcripts must be received by this office for formal consideration; however, should an offer of employment be extended, official transcripts are required.

All finalists may be subject to a background check and/or drug test.

Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Rose State College's Annual Security Report, including VAWA disclosures, is located athttps://rose.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rose-State-ASFSR-2025.pdf.

Rose State College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written request.

6420 SE 15th STREET ~ MIDWEST CITY, OK ~ 73110-2799