Muscle Biology Lab Assistant (Work-Study) | Flexible Hours

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join the Muscle Biology Lab as a Lab Assistant for the FALL 2026 / WINTER 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR. This position offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in a biomedical research environment, with flexible hours around your class schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab cleanliness, preparing materials for experiments, and assisting with animal husbandry. Prior lab experience is a plus, but training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Must have applied for and received the Federal Work Study award.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and other materials for experiments.
• Assist with general animal husbandry and maintenance of the mouse colony.

Job description

Oakland University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join the Muscle Biology Lab as a Lab Assistant for the FALL 2026 / WINTER 2027 ACADEMIC YEAR. This position offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in a biomedical research environment, with flexible hours around your class schedule.

Responsibilities include maintaining lab cleanliness, preparing materials for experiments, and assisting with animal husbandry. Prior lab experience is a plus, but training will be provided.