Student Biology Lab Assistant at Concordia University, St. Paul

St. Paul, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

16.37

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Maintenance, Chemical Handling, Reagent Preparation, Glassware Cleaning, Safety Compliance, Inventory Management

Industry

Description

Student Biology Lab Assistant Position Overview: Student Biology Laboratory Assistants support Science Faculty by preparing, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory spaces and play an important role in promoting the Science Department's mission of giving students hands-on experience in laboratory settings. Averages 4-5 hours per week. Essential Duties: * Prepare and collect supplies and reagents to be used in their assigned labs. * Communicate with faculty about lab conditions that need faculty attention (ordering supplies, equipment maintenance, etc). * Maintain clean lab and prep spaces. * Wash and put away used glassware. * Assist faculty with lab maintenance related projects. Working Conditions: Student biology lab assistants will be working with a range of chemicals including acids/bases, oxidizing agents, flammable liquids, and solids. All necessary training, personal protective equipment, safety equipment, and hazardous waste disposal containers will be provided. To be eligible to be a CSP student employee, one must: * Be enrolled and registered as a CSP student (PSEO students are not eligible). * Have a United States social security number.* * Have proper identification [https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents] as determined by Form I-9. * Be in good standing with CSP academic requirements and student accounts. * Have declared a major at CSP. * For summer employment, priority will be given to the student employees who are enrolled and registered in summer courses. *International students who are on a F-1 Visa must obtain an United States social security number: For assistance obtaining a social security number, please contact International Student Services at iss@csp.edu. More information can be found here or on https://iss.csp.edu/ [https://iss.csp.edu/] Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to promotions, transfers, compensation, terminations, training, and participation in CSP sponsored benefits or programs. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/ [https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/].

Responsibilities

Support science faculty by preparing reagents and supplies for laboratory sessions. Maintain clean lab and prep spaces, including washing glassware and assisting with maintenance projects.