Office/Lab Assistant

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JOB TITLE:  

Part Time Office/Lab Assistant, COIFPM

JOB PURPOSE:   

Perform basic, entry-level, routine laboratory/research tasks and clerical duties for the Center of Innovation for Flow through Porous Media (COIFPM) on a part-time basis.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform technical laboratory and/or research tasks; 
• Conduct laboratory preparation tasks under limited supervision;
• Secure, record and process data and materials relating to tests and experiments;
• Data entry for updating inventory records;
• Assisting with inventory organization and asset management;
• Perform basic records maintenance;
• May be responsible for and supervise others in laboratory preparation, proper storage and disposal of chemicals or biohazards;
• May assist employees in research projects and experiments;
• May sort mail, assist with bulk mailing projects; sort, deliver or pick up printed matter for distribution 

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned;
• Attend and participate in training and other professional development activity;
• Participate in performance-related goal setting and achievement to meet personal and organizational goals and objectives

COMPETENCIES: 

• Ability to Learn
• Attention to Detail
• Work Tempo
• Initiative
• Quality Orientation
• Service Orientation

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: None
• Required licensure, certification, registration or other requirements: None

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Understanding of basic lab processes
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Adobe
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Able to handle highly confidential materials and information
• UW Safety Training or ability to complete at time of hire

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application.  The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application: 

1. Cover letter 
2. Resume or C.V. 

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers, and the successful candidate must be available to work and perform essential job functions on campus, understanding our location is at 7,220 feet above sea level. 

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:   

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position, please contact us at 307-766-2377 or email [email protected].  

ABOUT LARAMIE: 

The University of Wyoming is located in Laramie, a charming town of 30,000 residents nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountain West. The state of Wyoming continues to invest in its only 4-year university, helping to make it a leader in academics, research, and outreach with state-of-the-art facilities and strong community ties. We invite you to learn more about Laramie by visiting the About Laramie website. 

Located in a high mountain valley near the Colorado border, Laramie offers both outstanding recreational opportunities and close proximity to Colorado’s Front Range and the metropolitan Denver area. Laramie’s beautiful mountain landscape offers outdoor enjoyment in all seasons, with over 300 days of sunshine annually. For more information about the region, please visit http://visitlaramie.org/ 

Posted Salary Range: 15.00