Undergraduate Lab Assistant: Cellular Biochemistry Lab at Oakland University

Oakland University; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience in biomedical research

Flexible hours based on class schedule

Job summary

A university in Michigan is seeking an undergraduate lab assistant to maintain lab cleanliness, prepare materials, and support graduate students in biomedical research experiments. Candidates should be biology or biochemistry majors with a strong willingness to learn. This role offers flexible hours based on class schedules.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate students in relevant majors are preferred.
• Lab experience in biology/biochemistry is a plus.
• Must be willing to work in a wet lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Wash dishes and sterilize materials.
• Prepare buffers, media, and other materials for experiments.
• Assist in routine laboratory procedures.
• Support graduate students in laboratory experiments.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Biology, biomedical sciences, or biochemistry major

Job description

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This posting is for OAKLAND UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. If you are a graduate student, please do not apply.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain lab cleanliness and organization.
• Wash dishes and sterilize materials (autoclaving).
• Prepare buffers, media, reagents, and other materials for experiments.
• Assist with general laboratory procedures which may include: yeast cell culture, yeast strain construction, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), agarose gel electrophoresis, SDS-PAGE, and western blotting (training will be provided).
• Support graduate students and the PI in routine laboratory experiments.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be a biology, biomedical sciences, or biochemistry major.
• Previous lab experience (including lab course-related experience) in biology and/or biochemistry is a plus but not required.
• Willlingness to work in a wet lab biomedical research environment.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in biomedical research. Hours are flexible based on your class schedule.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest in your cover letter.