Laboratory Assistant

Company: Inside Higher Ed
Location: Denton
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

UNT System Overview:Welcome to the , or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the , the and the in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students. Posting Title:Laboratory AssistantDepartment:HSC-Pharmaceutical Sciences-301400Job Location:Fort WorthFull Time/Part Time:Part-TimePay Rate:15.00/hrDepartment Summary:The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the UNT System College of Pharmacy is located at the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNTHSC) in Fort worth, ranked among the top 50 medical schools for seven consecutive years, the UNTHSC is a 33-acre graduate school located in the city's Cultural District with a local economic impact of $500 million annually. The UNT System College of Pharmacy is the first pharmacy school in Texas located on an academic health science center campus.Position Summary:Please note that this is a temporary position.Representative Tasks: Prepares media and reagents as needed. Washes, rinses, and dries glassware and instruments. Sterilizes glassware and surgical instruments (uses autoclave) Uses laboratory pipettes for dilutions Fills tubes and bottles with specified solutions and applies identification labels. Labels and organizes test tubes and media plates Arranges specimens and samples on trays to be placed in incubators and refrigerators. Delivers supplies and laboratory specimens to designated work areas. Maintains inventory reports and logs.Minimum Qualifications:High school and two years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous experience in a university research laboratory is recommended.Work Schedule:Up to 20 hours per weekDriving University Vehicle:NoSecurity Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.Physical Requirements:Carrying, Cleaning, Kneeling, Lifting up to 25 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Ability to communicatePosting Number:H220PQuicklink for Posting:

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