Student Lab Technician

Company: University of Minnesota
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: November 7, 2024

Job Description:

Apply for JobJob ID362564
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyStu Academic
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code2221
Employee ClassStudent Insurance Eligible
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About the Job


Undergraduate student will be responsible for maintaining cultures of the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. This will include preparing media and transferring cultures from old to new agar slants using sterile technique. Other tasks include washing laboratory glassware, general laboratory maintenance and assistance with day-to-day operations at the Chlamydomonas Resource Center. Available hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 6:00pm, 10-20 hours per week, flexible schedule. Please indicate your work study status on your resume/cover letter.
Qualifications


High School graduate or equivalent. Major in in the biological sciences or a related field. Must be proven meticulous, reliable and have good organizational skills. No previous laboratory experience necessary. We will train all new students in the lab.
How To Apply


Student positions are a form of financial support while pursuing an education at the University of Minnesota.Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
Diversity


The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U:
About the U of M


The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

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