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Student Lab Assistant - Metabolism
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Job Description
- Req#: 23157
- Cleaning and sterilizing lab glassware.
- Disposing of waste materials, including those generated for tissue culture.
- Maintaining a clean laboratory environment.
- Restocking commonly used supplies.
Department Overview:
The Morgridge Institute for Research is a private, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving human health through interdisciplinary biomedical research, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For additional information please visit: www.morgridge.org
Anticipated Start Date
3/1/24 Anticipated End Date
6/1/24 Anticipated Hours Per Week
8 to 12 Schedule:
We are seeking a student who can commit to 8-12 hours per week and has availability weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Salary/Wage Range:
Hourly $15.00 to $15.00 Number Of Positions
1 Position Summary/Job Duties:
The Morgridge Institute for Research seeks a Student Lab Assistant to work in Dr. Jason Cantor’s Metabolism lab. We are seeking a student who can commit to 8-12 hours per week and has availability weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Located in the Discovery Building, the Cantor Lab is situated in the heart of the UW-Madison campus at 330 North Orchard Street and is easily accessible by bus.
A variety of tasks and responsibilities include:
The Student Lab Assistant performs foundational support tasks that allow the laboratory to remain highly functional and productive. Successful laboratory assistants are highly motivated and expected to operate independently and under minimal supervision. They are excellent communicators and can efficiently/effectively execute a variety of important and time-sensitive tasks. Student positions offer flexible schedules, an opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and the ability to network with Morgridge staff.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will be working towards an associate or bachelor's degree with a science focus. Ideal candidates will have successfully completed a college-level laboratory course in chemistry or biology. Candidates must be detail-oriented, demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and they must be able to multitask and work in a timely manner.
To Apply:
Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity are required to submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Materials must be submitted online via our career portal at: https://morgridge.org/careers/
The Morgridge Institute for Research promotes and supports a diverse and inclusive environment.
Qualifications:
Ideal candidates will be working towards an associate or bachelor's degree with a science focus. Ideal candidates will have successfully completed a college-level laboratory course in chemistry or biology. Candidates must be detail-oriented, demonstrate the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and they must be able to multitask and work in a timely manner.
Physical Demands
Work is normally performed in a typical office environment with no or very limited physical effort or exposure to physical risk. Application Instructions:
Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity are required to submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Materials must be submitted online via our career portal at: https://morgridge.org/careers/
The Morgridge Institute for Research promotes and supports a diverse and inclusive environment.
Contact:
Org: Morgridge Institute for Research
Contact: Jan Patrick
Web: Morgridge Institute for Research
Email: jpatrick@morgridge.org
About the company
The University of Wisconsin is a top-ranked research institution located in Madison, Wisconsin, providing exceptional education opportunities to undergraduates, graduate and professional students.