Project assistant

001 University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is hiring for a laboratory support role in Imaging Sciences-Admin/Support. The position involves routine dry lab work, setting up equipment, preparing specimens, and recording data as part of a team that upholds Meliora values.

Minimum education requires a High School diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of relevant experience. Work is performed on-site at 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642, with daily duties aligned to standard lab procedures and safety rules.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required with at least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ability to follow standard laboratory procedures and safety guidelines.
• Comfort with collecting, recording and presenting experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine dry laboratory research activities in accordance with standard practices.
• Sets up equipment and apparatus for tests.
• Prepares test specimens and records results.
• Assists in developing or modifying methods and procedures.
• Plans and performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests and analyses.
• Extracts data from prescribed sources and presents in required formats.
• Maintains and cleans equipment; performs routine maintenance.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data collection

Equipment setup

Recordkeeping

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Time as Reported / Per Diem Scheduled Weekly Hours: As Scheduled Department: 400126 Imaging Sciences-Admin/Support Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 102 H Compensation Range: $17.50 - $22.79 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

• GENERAL PURPOSE Performs routine dry laboratory research activities, various and diversified in nature, in accordance with standard practices and procedures.
• Sets up equipment and apparatus.
• Prepares test specimens.
• Calculates and records results.
• Assists in developing, devising, or modifying methods and procedures.
• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Plans and performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests, analyses, and observations.
• Sets up equipment and apparatus.
• Prepares test specimens.
• Calculates and records results.
• Extracts data from various prescribed sources.
• Processes data, following well-defined methods.
• Presents data in prescribed formats.
• Cleans and performs routine maintenance on equipment.
• Assists in developing, devising or modifying methods and procedures.
• May perform specialized duties in process or service laboratories, such as photography/illustration functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of relevant experience required Or equivalent combination of education and experience

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

Discover. Heal. Create. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.