Laboratory Assistant - 527243
Laboratory Assistant - 527243
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Job Description
Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)
Department/Organization:204414 - Biology Lab
Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Job Summary:The Laboratory Assistant prepares and equips teaching labs for daily classes. Maintains repairs and cleans labs and lab equipment.
Additional Department Summary:Assists in the weekly break-down set-up and maintenance of the teaching laboratories. Prepares specimens media reagents and solutions to specification for use in teaching laboratories. Propagates and maintains plant animal (invertebrate) protist and bacterial cultures for teaching laboratories. Tracks and maintains the laboratory inventory of equipment chemicals and supplies. Tracks and manages biological and chemical laboratory waste. Assigns tasks to undergraduate student workers (maximum of 2) as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Laboratory Coordinator.
Required Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience; OR associates degree and some experience.
Skills and Knowledge:Excellent communication skills. Ability to work as a team member and independently are also needed.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelors degree in Biological Science Biology Microbiology Botany or Chemistry. Experience in a laboratory.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.
Employment Type
Full-Time
