Part-Time Microbiology Lab Assistant (Student Worker)

Victoria College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria College in Wisconsin is recruiting two part-time Student Workers to support the Microbiology Lab for Fall 2026. The role involves assisting the Microbiology Lab Director, Lab Assistants and Faculty in maintaining a sterile lab environment, handling equipment and aiding with lab activities.

Responsibilities include autoclave tasks, cleaning lab materials, preparing disinfectant solutions, and restocking supplies at the start and end of each semester.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in minimum of 6 credit hours in Fall and Spring and 3 credit hours in summer
• English proficiency
• Demonstrate proficient written and oral communication skills
• Friendly and professional attitude and good interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to establish and meet timelines
• Team player who is dependable, punctual, organized and detail oriented

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab duties such as handling the Autoclave and disposing of Autoclave inoculated petri plates
• Assist with cleaning Autoclave inoculated culture tube media and handwashing test tubes and caps
• Assist with preparing Lysol disinfectant solution for supply containers in Micro labs and refilling disinfectant containers in General Biology
• Cleaning of microscope slides after student and faculty use
• Maintain student wash bottles and clean as necessary
• Assist with preparing of student drawers and restocking supplies at the beginning/end of each semester
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Microbiology Lab Director/Lab Assistants

Job description

Victoria College in Wisconsin is recruiting two part-time Student Workers to support the Microbiology Lab for Fall 2026. The role involves assisting the Microbiology Lab Director, Lab Assistants and Faculty in maintaining a sterile lab environment, handling equipment and aiding with lab activities.

Responsibilities include autoclave tasks, cleaning lab materials, preparing disinfectant solutions, and restocking supplies at the start and end of each semester.