SA Researcher II

University of Wisconsin; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin is seeking a SA Researcher II at UW-Superior to support the Lake Superior Research Institute. This student hourly position is based in Barstow Hall and helps with routine laboratory tasks and data management.

Responsibilities include glassware preparation, culture handling, sampling, equipment calibration, data entry, and quality assurance. Applicants must be half-time students with at least a 2.0 GPA and be willing to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays;

Qualifications

• Enrolled at a minimum of half-time status at UW-Superior.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
• Willing to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Eligible for summer employment if pre-registered or half-time in Summer College.

Responsibilities

• Glassware preparation for testing.
• Preparation of food and water for organism cultures.
• Renewal of organism cultures.
• Laboratory equipment calibration, use, and maintenance.
• Preparation of laboratory reagents and standards.
• Sampling equipment preparation and maintenance.
• Sample collection and analysis.
• Data entry and proofing.
• Assistance in data analysis and quality assurance.
• Conduction of toxicity tests.
• Access to laboratory on weekends for culture care.
• General lab maintenance.
• Record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned by individual researchers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Time management

Education

Half-time student at UW-Superior

GPA 2.0 minimum

Job description

Position Title: SA Researcher II

Job Category: Student Hourly

Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary

• Enrolled at a minimum of half-time status at the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS)
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Strong attention to detail
• To be eligible to work over summer months students must be either:
• Pre-registered (at least half-time) for the upcoming fall semester
• Enrolled at a minimum of half-time status in Summer College

Role Responsibilities

• Glassware preparation for testing
• Preparation food and water for organism cultures
• Renewal of organism cultures
• Laboratory equipment calibration, use, and/or maintenance
• Preparation of laboratory reagents and standards
• Sampling equipment preparation and maintenance
• Sample collection and analysis
• Data entry and proofing
• Assistance in data analysis and quality assurance
• Conduction of toxicity tests
• Access to laboratory on weekends for culture care
• General lab maintenance
• Record keeping
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by individual researchers.

Pay Rate: $13.00 an hour

Hiring Department: Lake Superior Research Institute

Location: Barstow Hall

Approximate Hours/Week: 10-25

Length of Employment: Renewable

Notice to New Employees: Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

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