SEARCH CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the Department Administrator or designee, the Research Laboratory Aide II performs routine laboratory cleaning and other general laboratory duties in support of research experiments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collect, wash, and autoclave glassware, pipets, and miscellaneous laboratory supplies and return them to the appropriate laboratories
• Order general laboratory supplies and maintain inventory
• Maintain general cleanliness of the laboratory and monitor glassware washing equipment
• Maintain cleanliness of the lunch and seminar rooms
• Collect, wash, and return lab coats to the appropriate laboratories
• Perform basic library reference searches
• Enter data into the department and/or the Umass Medical School accounting system
• Comply with all safety and infection control standards appropriate to this position
• Perform other duties as required              

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Must be capable of following and mastering detailed written instructions
• Demonstrated ability to enter data into computer programs

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Under the direct supervision of the Department Administrator or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet chemistry laboratory, and may require appropriate contact with biohazards, radionuclides, toxins, animals, and human specimens.