Student Laboratory Aide 1 - Cell & Molecular Biology

Tulane University; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University is hiring a Laboratory Aide 1 to support the Cell and Molecular Biology Department in a hands-on, educational laboratory setting. This on-site role involves helping prepare materials, maintain equipment, and assist with safety paperwork and data entry.

Ideal candidates are first- or second-year students with an interest in science; training is provided. Hours are typically morning/afternoon slots, with pay ranging from $10.00 to $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a Tulane University student (required for eligibility).
• Federal Work Study Award may be available for this position.
• Enrollment in a specific class or course of study may be required or considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, cleaning, and storing lab equipment
• Preparing solutions and samples for research purposes
• Assisting with safety paperwork
• Cleaning the laboratory
• Receiving packages
• Processing lab findings and data entry
• Compiling instrument usage records
• Interacting with researchers, test subjects, and/or patients
• Assisting with administrative day-to-day tasks

Education

Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University

Federal Work Study Award (potentially)

Enrollment in a class or course of study (potentially)

Job description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Laboratory Aide 1

Hourly Pay Rate: $10.00 - $16.00

The Laboratory Aide 1 will support the department/organization in various administrative and research tasks. The Laboratory Aide 1 works within a laboratory and assists with the department’s tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining, cleaning, and storing lab equipment
• Preparing solutions and samples for research purposes
• Assisting with safety paperwork
• Cleaning the laboratory
• Receiving packages
• Processing lab findings and data entry
• Compiling instrument usage records
• Interacting with researchers, test subjects, and/or patients
• Assisting with administrative day-to-day tasks

Qualifications

• Active enrollment as a student at Tulane University
• A Federal Work Study Award (potentially)
• Prior or active enrollment in a particular class or course of study (potentially)

About Us

This position will help student employees demonstrate and cultivate the career readiness competencies in accordance with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Responsibilities

We are seeking a first- or second-year student with an interest or background in science to assist with undergraduate teaching laboratories in the Cell and Molecular Biology Department.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing and setting up materials for laboratory classes, cleaning and maintaining laboratory materials and equipment, washing glassware, stocking laboratory supplies, computer data entry and record maintenance, and assisting laboratory staff as needed.

The ideal candidate will be reliable, highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks. No prior laboratory experience is required; we will provide training in all skills needed for the position.

Preferred availability is Monday, Tuesday, Friday mornings, and/or Thursday afternoons.

Qualifications

We are seeking a first- or second-year student with an interest or background in science to assist with undergraduate teaching laboratories in the Cell and Molecular Biology Department.

About Us

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at [e-mail].