Laboratory Assistant

Title: Laboratory Assistant

Employee Classification: Laboratory Assistant

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Provost & Exec VP

SubDivision-Department: HSC-School of Biomed Science

Department: HSC-Pharmacology & Neuroscience-302700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience $31K - 35K

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

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Department Summary

Pharmacology and Neuroscience Department plays a crucial role in advancing our understanding of drug actions and the nervous system. It integrates basic science with clinical applications, aiming to improve human health through innovative research and education.

Position Overview

Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments. Make observations and calculate and record results. Conduct research and assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples. Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas. May analyze organic or non-organic substances.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms
* Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions
* Skill in recording and maintaining reports and details logs
* Knowledge of cleaning and sterilization best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required License/Registration/Certifications

- None

Job Duties:

• Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments
• Make observations and calculate and record results
• Assist in the conduct of research and do supervised research, including the collection of information and samples
• Order, clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas
• Analyze organic or non-organic substances under supervision

Work Schedule:

8-5 - Monday/Friday

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

- None

Benefits:

For information regarding our Benefits, click here .

EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.