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University of Michigan · 7 hours ago

General Laboratory Student Assistant (TEMP)

positionDearborn, MI
timePart-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityNew Grad

The University of Michigan is seeking a General Laboratory Student Assistant to support the Natural Sciences teaching operation. The role involves preparing chemical solutions, setting up lab equipment, and maintaining lab cleanliness and supplies under the guidance of lab managers.

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Responsibilities

Meet with the laboratory manager weekly to discuss immediate and future needs of the lab courses
Prepare chemical solutions, media, and bacteria cultures
Locate equipment and supplies needed for lab and confirm that they are correct and in operational order
Set up equipment, supplies, glassware, and chemical reagents before the start of lab according to the lab course prep sheets provided by the instructor
Handle insects used for instructional purposes (Biology only)
Make sure lab has housekeeping supplies (e.g. hand soap, paper towel, trash bags, disinfectant, distilled water, gloves, soap for cleaning glassware, waste bottles, etc.)
Monitor, collect, and process all chemical and biohazardous waste generated during lab classes
Assistants will be expected to monitor prep room/dispensary activities such as handling walk-up requests, routine matters, checking supplies out and in, and keeping the area neat and orderly
Wash and put away glassware, clean lab, and maintain equipment and chemical supply inventories

Qualification

Chemical solutions preparationLaboratory equipment handlingBiohazardous waste managementNatural Sciences knowledgeGlassware cleaning

Required

Applicant must be a current undergraduate or graduate student with a study area in one of the Natural Sciences disciplines

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
dateFounded in 1817
location
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.umich.edu

H1B Sponsorship

University of Michigan has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (662)
2024 (594)
2023 (787)
2022 (473)
2021 (411)
2020 (324)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$359.75M
Key Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
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Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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