About this opportunity
Planet Pharma lists this Student Lab Technician opportunity in ames, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Student Lab Technician
Location: Ames, Iowa
Contract Length: 12 months
Pay Rate: $17/hr.
Schedule: Part-time hours
Schedule Requirements
Please bring a proposed work schedule to the interview.
10–15 hours per week
At least 2 hours per shift, preferably more
Working hours are Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Because we are located at the ISU Research Park, only one shift per day
Allow at least 15–30 minutes to get here from campus, and longer if using CyRide as transportation
Candidates must be available to work 10–15 hours per week during the semester and up to 40 hours per week during the summer
Those interested only in a summer internship need not apply
Duties
We are looking for an immediate addition to our team of Student Lab Technicians. The candidate should be a sophomore or junior student at Iowa State University studying a biological science.
Primary responsibilities include:
Cleaning and sterilizing glassware
Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment
Sterilization of labware
Handling and decontamination of biohazardous waste
Stocking supplies in the lab
Making reagents
Maintaining all lab spaces
Our goal is to hire a candidate who is hard-working, goal-oriented, and capable of completing tasks independently after a one-month training period. Some experience with lab techniques is preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates who have less experience but have a strong work ethic and learn quickly. There may be opportunities for project-related work on early animal vaccine research for several viral and bacterial pathogens. If candidates are available to stay for 40 hours per week during the summer, project-related work is possible.
Required Skills
Lab Assistant
Bacterial
Highly organized
Self-motivated
Stocking
Education
In college with a focus on biological sciences.
Worksite address
ames, IA, 50011, US
Who can apply
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