MLS Lab/Teaching assistants

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking MLS Lab/Teaching assistants to support laboratory sessions and training for MLS students. This is a pooled hourly work-study position with responsibilities including assisting with lab prep, equipment maintenance, and helping instructors with lab skills.

Applicants must be current MLS students accepted into the MLS program, typically working 5-20 hours per week, with a minimum 2.0 GPA; eligibility for 50/50 and full-time enrollment may apply.

Qualifications

• Current MLS student enrolled in MLS program.
• Typically 5–20 hours per week; cannot exceed 20 hours.
• 1–2 MLS Laboratory sections completed.
• Experience with various lab equipment and analyzers.
• Position is 50/50 eligible; must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain MLS labs used for student training.
• Assist in preparation of media and reagents for labs.
• Assist with maintenance of lab equipment used in labs.
• Help instructors train students by reviewing course information and teaching lab skills.

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title MLS Lab/Teaching assistants

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H00036P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Months per year

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $12.00

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

Medical Laboratory Sciences ( MLS ) Lab/Teaching assistants help in maintaining the labs use for student training in the department also they help in training student in the courses they have already finished. They may assist with the preparation of Media and Reagent use in the labs. They may help with the maintenance of the lab equipment use in the labs. They may help the instructor in the training of student by reviewing courses info and help to teach lab skills to the students.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

Applicants will need to be current MLS student who have be accepted to the MLS program. Student usually work 5-20 hours per week and cannot exceed 20 hours.

1 to 2 Semester of MLS Laboratory sections completed.

Experience working with various types of lab equipment and analyzers.

This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

**This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Physical Activity of this position

Physical Activity of this position Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position

Physical Requirements of this position Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter