Princeton University · 22 hours ago
Lab Assistant I
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$43K/yr - $46K/yr
1+ years expPrinceton University is seeking a Lab Assistant I to support laboratory operations. The role involves performing routine non-technical laboratory tasks, including washing and sterilizing glassware and assisting in the Drosophila facility.
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Responsibilities
Candidate will perform routine non-technical laboratory tasks predominantly mechanical in nature
Person will wash and sterilize glassware, apparatus, instruments and utensils according to established methods and procedures for research laboratories
Person will keep glassware, instruments, equipment and experimental area clean, neat, and in good order
Candidate will assist in our Drosophila facility
This includes intensive training including the use of facilities equipment, to make all products produced by the facility, and to manage the administrative task associated with the facility
Candidate will help to build up stock and be a substitute for the Fly Facilities Manager
Candidate will also learn to produce Drosophila (Fly) food and plates to back up our Drosophila specialist for scheduled vacations and illness: and be able to instruct other la assistants on the process to help in coverage if needed
This includes following precise recipes, weighing and mixing materials, running a dispensing machines, steam kettle, and autoclaves, and packaging the materials and moving them to the storage area
Candidate will also check the inventory during coverage and supply a list of needed item to the facility manger for ordering
Qualification
Required
High school diploma
At least one-year experience
The successful candidate must be able to stand or walk up to two hours at one time for up to eight hours per day
to sit for less than two hours per day
to lift or carry up to ten pounds constantly (over 66% of the workday)
and 25 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the work day)
to push or pull using forces up to 25 pounds occasionally (up to 33% of the work day)
to repetitively use hands to simple grasping, pushing or pulling and fine manipulations
to bend, squat, reach overhead, lift overhead, or push or pull occasionally (up to 33% of the work day)
to lift up to 25 pounds in a range of motions from floor to overhead
to possess full range of body motions and physical agility
to manipulate and handle glassware, pipettes and tips and pertinent equipment to clean, sterilize, and dry
must be dexterous in order to fill tip boxes
must be flexible and willing to cover for co-workers routinely
must be able to communicate clearly and to read, write and follow instructions
The candidate must be able to work independently and back up other glasswashers for coverage
Preferred
Solid quantitative and computing skills
Ability to train others
Comfortable working with Fly food preparations and environment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit program
Company
Princeton University
Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.44MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M
Leadership Team
Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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