Bellevue University Bellevue , NE 68123
Posted 2 weeks ago
Primary Function: The Natural Sciences Student Lab Technician role provides support to faculty and staff within the CST Natural Sciences Laboratories in their daily operations under supervision.
Essential Functions:
Assist Science Lab Assistant
Preparing chemical solutions and reagents
Preparing and sterilizing media
Ensures proper inventory control
Cleans and sterilizes work areas as directed
Cultures and maintains living biological materials
Assist in field work and specimen collection
Operates and maintains related laboratory equipment
Maintains detailed records of laboratory activities
Assists Primary Investigators, Student Researchers, and Thesis Students
Participates in multiple active research protocols and experiments
Operates and maintains advance laboratory equipment
Follows detailed protocols pertinent to the task
Assists in set-up, maintenance, and tear down of long-term research experiments
Disposes of biological hazardous wastes from labs
Marginal Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications/Skills:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be enrolled in a Biology major.
Must have completed CH 115, General Chemistry
Must adhere to attendance as scheduled
Must possess strong attention to detail and good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee information.
Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.
Working Conditions:
Works in a typical laboratory educational environment.
Works with potentially hazardous materials.
NOTE: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
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