Laboratory Preparation Assistant

Gain some valuable work experience while making a difference on campus!

1 open position

Position Summary:

Microbiology and Cell Biology Lab TAs work mostly "behind the scenes" maintaining cell lines and making media and stock solutions as needed. This position is typically available to current Albright biology-oriented majors who have taken the necessary course and excelled in the laboratory. TAs have a good understanding of how to work safely in a laboratory and work under the supervision of the laboratory instructor. They are expected to be able to operate independently and often do so on a regular basis.

Essential Job Functions:

Students must have excellent sterile technique as they are maintaining established cell lines and making sterile medium to support bacterial or animal cell cultures. Preparatory tasks for future lab activities may also be required.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1. SKILLS

The employee should have good spoken and written English communication skills. The employee should be proficient in laboratory skills, including microscopy, pipetting, gel electrophoresis, sterile technique, measurement, and reading and following directions from written scientific communications.

2. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Although no actual previous paid employment is required for this position, the ideal applicant should have taken the course for which they are applying to assist.

3. EDUCATION

Required:

Must be a current student in good standing at Albright College.

Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior as of the fall semester first day of classes for the semester of hire.

Must be a current biology major, interdisciplinary biology major (Biochemistry, Psychobiology, Secondary Education with a biology focus), or biology co-major.

Should have completed Bio 321 and/or Bio 322 and lab.

Ideally grades in the above course must be a minimum of a B+ in the combined course (lecture plus lab). Students with a course grade of a B can be considered if their lab grades are in the A range (A-, A, or A+).

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