Lab Attendant
Pennsylvania State University
Lab Attendant
Pennsylvania State University
Land-grant university in University Park, PA
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Biology, in the Eberly College of Science, has a part-time opening for a Lab Attendant to work in the Assmann research lab within the department during the 2026-2027 academic year. This individual will assist in the following additional duties: cleaning glassware, pots, and trays, some autoclaving, and checking biohazard bins including the basement lab. Processing full or filled bins and soil bags, autoclave the waste/ soil bags check the drying oven for dried autoclave tips or tubes, and return to the storing location. Check for dry dishes on the drying racks and return to the storage location. Obtain labware for dishwashing. Check the stocks of pipette tips and tubes then fill tips if necessary and autoclave tips/ tubes. Refill 70% ethanol container and liquid nitrogen DEWARS. And empty the recycling.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
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Land-grant university in University Park, PA
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