Laboratory Assistant

Pay Type: HourlyHourly Rate15.85Work ShiftScheduled Weekly Hours40Benefit EligibleYesPost-Offer, Pre-Employment Physical Required?NoJob Description SummaryPerforms a variety of custodial and clerical tasks related to the operation of the department's laboratory.Job DescriptionEssential Duties:* Organizes laboratory, work areas, equipment, and supplies; cleans work area and equipment* Transports materials which may include food, utensils, or animals to and from laboratory* Receives and stores all laboratory equipment and supplies; maintains inventory of supplies; reorders as necessary* Maintains and operates laboratory equipment* May feed, water, clean cages, and monitor health of laboratory animals* May assist in student lab set-up and clean upMinimum Qualifications:* Requires high school diploma or GED and six months of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:* Knowledge of laboratory procedures* Ability to maintain records* Requires driver's licenseAdditional Position Information (if applicable)

Working Conditions: Physical effort usually requires considerable walking and standing with some lifting of materials weighing 25 to 50 pounds. Some exposure to unpleasant elements which are particularly disagreeable. Some element of personal risk due to handling of chemicals, extremely hot water, and/or animals.Special Instructions (if applicable)Please submit a cover letter and resume.Additional InformationA criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses. This organization participates in E-Verify.Remote Work For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.Reasonable Accommodations Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.