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  • MCB Job Opening: Laboratory Assistant

    Laboratory Assistant

    Search #: 497050
    Work type: Full-time
    Location: Storrs Campus
    Categories: Laboratory and Research Operations

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Molecular and Cell Biology Department is seeking to fill a 12-month Laboratory Assistant position. The successful candidate will provide support for undergraduate teaching laboratories in the Department. Assists faculty in the care, use, and maintenance of animals, plants, chemicals, and/or reagents used in research and/or teaching. The estimated start date is December 30, 2022, and expected work hours would be Monday – Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm which includes one hour for lunch.  

    DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

    1. Plans, assembles, and prepares any apparatus necessary to carry out all experiments in the laboratories.
    2. Glassware washing and sterilization.
    3. Assists with the care of zebra fish.
    4. Decontamination of biohazard waste following approved safety guidelines.
    5. Monitors the safety and security of labs.
    6. May act as a stockroom clerk.
    7. Maintains sterility and cleanliness of all apparatus. Performs minor repairs on equipment.
    8. Maintains the inventory of supplies and orders as necessary.
    9. Assists in preparing, setting up, and monitoring laboratory practicals.
    10. Participates in discipline-specific lab procedures, including tissue or specimen collection and testing.
    11. Operates equipment, instrumentation, and software to maintain conditions as required by research or educational goals.
    12. Performs related work as required.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Bachelor’s degree in a related field with up to one year of related experience or Associate’s degree in a related field with two years of related experience.
    2. Working knowledge of standard laboratory procedures, including safety and hazardous waste disposal (chemical and biological).
    3. Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and related software applications.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Post-degree laboratory experience in an academic setting.
    2. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
    3. Ability to communicate effectively.
    4. Ability to work with diverse student, administrative, and faculty populations and provide a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational setting.

    APPOINTMENT TERMS

    This is a full-time, 12-month permanent position with a one-year probationary period, and a full range of medical, dental, and retirement benefits. The tentative start date will be Friday, December 30. This position requires the incumbent to lift 40 lbs, perform repetitive tasks and be able to stand for an extensive amount of time while performing these tasks.

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

    TO APPLY

    Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #497050 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references.  Evaluation of applicants will begin immediately.

    This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 6, 2022.

    All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

    The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

    Advertised: Nov 22 2022 Eastern Standard Time
    Applications close: Dec 06 2022 Eastern Standard Time

    For more information, contact: Maggie McDonnell at Maggie.mcdonnell@uconn.edu