Plant/Vertebrate Molecular Biology Lab Assistant at Oakland University

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University’s Plant/Vertebrate Molecular Biology Lab is seeking a motivated undergraduate student for Fall 2026 / Winter 2027. The lab uses PCR, RT-PCR, CRISPR-Cas9, mammalian cell culture, and RNAseq, working with plants and animals. Eligible only if you have a FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS) award.

Hours are flexible to accommodate your class schedule, and the role offers hands-on research experience with data presentation opportunities at conferences.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student; FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS) award for Fall 2026 / Winter 2027 is required.
• Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and other materials for experiments.
• Assist with molecular and genomics techniques while being trained.
• Support graduate students and the PI in routine laboratory experiments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dependability

Willingness to learn

Education

Undergraduate student

Job description

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Plant/Vertebrate Molecular Biology Lab Assistant

PLEASE READ THIS JOB POSTING CAREFULLY! This posting is for a position which requires that YOU HAVE A FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD FOR FALL 2026 / WINTER 2027.IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU HAVE A FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD, UNLESS YOU APPLIED FOR THIS AWARD AND WERE NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE AWARD, YOU DON'T HAVE THE AWARD AND SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Plant/Vertebrate Molecular Biology Lab at Oakland University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join the team. An assistant position is available for the Fall 2026 / Winter 2027 academic year. Our lab uses molecular biology and genomics techniques such as PCR, RT-PCR, CRISPR-Cas9, mammalian cell culture, and RNAseq, and we work with both plants and animals. This opportunity is ideal for students seeking hands-on research experience, including presenting scientific data at conferences. Please ensure you have a FEDERAL WORK-STUDY (FWS) award to be eligible to apply.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and other materials for experiments
• Initially, assistance with various molecular and genomics techniques while being trained.
• Support graduate students and the PI in routine laboratory experiements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lab experience is helpful but not necessary.
• Attention to detail, dependability, and eagerness to learn.

This is a great chance to acquire practical experience in a biomedical research setting. Hours are flexible to accommodate your class schedule.