Work Study Position - Biology Teaching Lab Support Technician

In the ISB, we are looking for a work study student to assist us as we support a variety  of upper level teaching labs for the Biology department (and more!) in preparing for classes and other instructional activities.

Hourly rate of pay: minimum wage
Shift: Mornings preferred most days, especially interested in Friday availability
Total hours per week:  10
Work study funding is a requirement: Yes

Name of research group, project, or lab
ISB Teaching Labs, Biology
Website
https://wahoo.cns.umass.edu
Why participate in this opportunity?

This is a good opportunity to learn practical laboratory skills that can open doors to future positions in research labs, hospitals and in industry.

Logistics Information:
Subject Category
Biology
Cellular Biology
Developmental Biology
Genomics
Microbiology
Molecular Biology
Student ranks applicable
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Student qualifications

Ability to lift objects up to 20 pounds, willingness to learn new skills.

Time commitment
8-10 h/wk
Position Types and Compensation
Service - Paid, Work-Study Req.
Teaching - Paid, Work-Study Req.
Number of openings
1
Techniques learned

Duties may include weekly checks on safety equipment  (flushing eyewash stations), stocking supplies, refilling various containers  (tips, tubes, beads, toothpicks) for sterilization, preparing simple solutions, setting up lab stations with instruction, collecting dirty glassware, washing glassware, autoclaving waste, tidying lab areas, and other   duties as assigned.

Project start
Jan 2025
Contact Information:
Mentor
Mary Packard
mpackard@umass.edu
ISB Biology Teaching Labs Support Technician/Instructor
Name of project director or principal investigator
Mary Packard
Email address of project director or principal investigator
mpackard@umass.edu
1 sp. | 12 appl.
Hours
8-10 h/wk
Project categories
Genomics (+5)
BiologyCellular BiologyDevelopmental BiologyGenomicsMicrobiologyMolecular Biology