Part-Time Student Lab Assistant
Indiana University

Department

HEALTH SCIENCES (BL-MED-IUBLA)

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Orders laboratory supplies, data base generation and entry, cleans glassware, prepares of laboratory solutions and media, and overall general lab organization.
• Assists in maintaining cell culture lines and reagents, as well as preparation of bacterial and plasmid stocks as needed.
• Responsible for coordinating supplies and materials for animal care and must be willing to be trained in the responsible care of animals.
• Orders and stocking supplies.
• Prepares media, plates and autoclaving labware.
• Databases entry and backup of computer files and databases.
• Lab organization.
• Sends out packages as necessary.
• Maintenances of tissue culture lines.
• Oversees the maintenance of the tissue culture room.
• Maintenance of frozen cell culture lines.
• Maintenance of bacterial and plasmid stocks.
• Coordinates with animal care staff for prompt ordering/delivery of materials.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently enrolled as a student at Indiana University.

Preferred

• Appropriate coursework in Biology and Chemistry with labs on the path to a BS in a scientific discipline

SKILLS

Required

• A background in science is required, and additional training will be provided
• Highly responsible, possess excellent attention to detail
• Have good organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates basic chemistry skills needed for preparation of laboratory solutions (understanding of molarity, concentration, dilutions and pH)
• Opportunities to become involved in research will be available to highly motivated candidates who demonstrate commitment to learning and technical proficiency
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of laboratory testing
• Knowledge of standard laboratory equipment operation (balances, pH meters, centrifuge)
• Ability to interpret written instructions related to laboratory procedures and experiments
• Knowledge and ability to perform standard laboratory mathematical calculations
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to multitask and efficiently complete repetitive tasks
• Excellent attention to detail
• Work with limited supervision
• Must be extremely responsible in scheduling and providing laboratory support

Additional Information

This is a year-round part-time position.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Work Hours

Hours are flexible; however, a set schedule is preferred. Some occasional weekend hours may be required.

Work Hours

10-12 hours per week

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Student Employee

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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