Iowa State University
Location
Ames, IA | United States
Job description
Under direct supervision, performs technical and allied duties related to the function of a clinical, environmental, teaching, or research laboratory and requiring a limited degree of skill. May use microscopes and other instruments and test equipment to make simple quantitative and qualitative analysis; maintains a laboratory area and equipment, and provides functional supervision to Laboratory Assistants as required.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
⢠Performs simple and repetitive tests on experimental materials or animals to process environmental samples or biological specimens, such as adding chemicals and recording color changes, counting blood cells under a microscope, and recording food intake of animals.
⢠Prepares simple chemical solutions for media, reagents, and drugs according to established instructions or procedures.
⢠Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance in a small laboratory area and for laboratory equipment therein.
⢠Receives and properly distributes, incoming mail, freight, laboratory supplies, biological specimens, or environmental samples, and directs and performs the packing and mailing of outgoing freight, specimens, and reports.
⢠Assembles and dismantles experimental equipment according to set standards.
⢠May assist in building more complex equipment.
⢠Maintains supplies and equipment for small laboratory area and reports of lacking stocks.
⢠Assists with this function in large laboratory areas.
⢠Performs data entry to label and process laboratory specimens.
⢠Responds to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens.
⢠Investigates and resolves minor laboratory questions.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
⢠Knowledge of care and use of laboratory equipment.
⢠Knowledge of principles of sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.
⢠Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and equipment and supplies required.
⢠Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.
⢠Ability to use proper bending and lifting techniques.
⢠Ability to communicate effectively with others.
⢠Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
⢠Ability to collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports.
⢠Ability to work with computerized inventory control systems.
⢠Ability to use and care for tools in maintenance and repair work.
⢠Ability to prepare chemical solutions according to instructions.
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About Iowa State University
Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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