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Swarthmore College · 1 month ago

Lab Aide I, II, III

Swarthmore, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$21/hr - $26/hr

Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, known for its commitment to academic rigor and social responsibility. The Collins lab in the Department of Biology is seeking a highly motivated laboratory aide to oversee maintenance, breeding, and organization of animal colonies, assist in chemical screens, and support ongoing research.

Higher Education

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Maintain, breed, and verify laboratory invertebrate animals and monitor freshwater aquatic suite operation (30%)

Assist with the preparation and execution of chemical screens and conduct screening following standard protocols (40%)

Prepare media and chemical stocks related to laboratory invertebrate animals and standard laboratory procedures (10%)

Perform routine laboratory protocols and maintain equipment in good working order (10%)

Update and maintain laboratory protocols and organize laboratory inventory of experimental samples and supplies (5%)

Assist with the organization of laboratory operations and lab safety procedures. This includes the collection and disposal of chemical and biological hazardous waste according to guidelines (5%)

Assist with the supervision and training of student workers, including providing lab safety training (10%)

Assist with data collection, data analysis, and interpretation (10%)

Qualification

Molecular biologyCell cultureLaboratory safety proceduresAnimal careStandard Operating ProceduresData analysisLaboratory notebook skillsChemical solutionsTeamworkCommunicationMentoring

Required

High school degree

Experience with word processing software and digital spreadsheets

Work experience with cell culture, molecular biology, microbiology, or similar field

Teamwork experience

Experience executing procedures and protocols according to set guidelines

Demonstrated excellent laboratory notebook skills

Experience handling / making chemical solutions

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Minimum 3 years working experience in a similar position to Level I

Demonstrated experience mentoring students

Work experience with cell culture, molecular biology, or microbiology, or similar field

Experience handling / making chemical solutions and modifying Standard Operating Procedures

Minimum 8 years working experience in a similar position to Level I or 3 years of experience in Level II

Work experience with cell culture, molecular biology or microbiology, or similar field

Experience maintaining equipment

Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures

Experience with lab safety procedures

Experience training others in laboratory safety and protocols

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Experience mentoring

Experience working with and caring for aquatic animals

Experience maintaining equipment

Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures

Experience with lab safety procedures

Experience maintaining equipment

Experience developing Standard Operating Procedures

Experience with lab safety procedures

Experience training others in laboratory safety and protocols

Experience working with and caring for aquatic animals

Master's degree in biology or related field

Experience with data collection, analysis, and interpretation

Experience with scientific writing and presentations

Experience working with and caring for aquatic animals

Benefits

The College contributes 10% of an employee’s salary to their retirement account.

Employees are 100% vested in their accounts on the date participation begins.

Tuition Grant Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Time Off (Staff)

Holiday Schedule

Company

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore College is a private liberal arts college located in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Founded in 1864

Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.swarthmore.edu/

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