Siebert-McKenzie Lab Research Assistant

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI is seeking a casual laboratory assistant to support ongoing biological research in the Siebert-McKenzie Laboratory. This 19-hour-per-week, temporary role requires precise pipetting, careful record keeping, and adherence to safety protocols.

The position starts on 09/28/2026 and ends 01/24/2027, with no benefits. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences or a related field and prior lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field by start date.
• Prior laboratory experience in an academic research setting required.
• Experience with basic laboratory skills such as accurate pipetting, preparation of buffers and reagents, sample handling, record keeping, and adherence to laboratory safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with laboratory activities including preparation of buffers and reagents, sample organization, basic biochemical and molecular biology assays, data entry, and maintenance of laboratory records.
• Support active research projects by the continual assistant with ongoing experiments; maintain laboratory organization and safety, and help with inventory.

Skills

Pipetting

Buffers preparation

Record keeping

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

To be determined

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 19

Position Information

Position Information

Employee's Effective Start Date

Employee's Effective Start Date 09/28/2026

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field by start date.
• Prior laboratory experience in an academic research setting required.
• Experience with basic laboratory skills such as accurate pipetting, preparation of buffers and reagents, sample handling, record keeping, and adherence to laboratory safety procedures.
• Candidate must be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written orders.

Desired Qualifications

• Prior research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or related biomedical field.
• Experience with common laboratory techniques such as protein assays, gel electrophoreses, buffer preparation, sample processing, and data entry is preferred.
• Ability to work independently, maintain careful records, and contribute to a collaborative laboratory.

Position Purpose

Continue research projects in the Siebert-McKenzie Research Laboratory.

Job Duties

Assist with laboratory activities including preparation of buffers and reagents, sample organization, basic biochemical and molecular biology assays, data entry, and maintenance of laboratory records. Support active research projects by the continual assistant with ongoing experiments; maintain laboratory organization and safety, and help with inventory.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 01/24/2027

Open Until Filled No

Position Specific Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

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