Part-Time Microbiology Lab Assistant

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant - Ortega to support the CAES-Food Safety Center in Griffin Area. The role involves hands-on lab work including media preparation, plating, microbiological testing, autoclaving and waste disposal.

Ideal candidates will have biology or microbiology studies and familiarity with good laboratory practices. This position is part-time with varying hours, and entails 50% FTE.

Qualifications

• Good laboratory practices.
• Biology/microbiology studies.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory maintenance and media preparation.
• Perform media preparation, plating and microbiological testing.
• Autoclaving and disposal of laboratory waste.

Skills

Good laboratory practices

Education

Biology/microbiology studies

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking a Student Assistant - Ortega to support the CAES-Food Safety Center in Griffin Area. The role involves hands-on lab work including media preparation, plating, microbiological testing, autoclaving and waste disposal.

Ideal candidates will have biology or microbiology studies and familiarity with good laboratory practices. This position is part-time with varying hours, and entails 50% FTE.