Laboratory Helper - Part-time
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7230045 (Ref:18823-en_US)
Posted: March 19, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Provides responsible technical assistance in support of a research project by completing assignments requiring a basic knowledge of fundamental techniques and practices related to microbiology and genetics. Primary tasks that include are preparing bacterial growth media, chemical solutions, and glassware for use by others in the lab. The applicant should be well-organized, conscientious, and able to adapt to continuously changing work demands.
Work Schedule is flexible requiring 20 hours/week between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
Job Duties
- Retrieves, washes, dries, sterilizes and redistributes laboratory glassware.
- Retrieves, refill the tip boxes, tube boxes.
- Operates autoclave and dishwasher.
- Perform routine and maintenance for machines (PH meter, MediaJet/Mediaclave).
- Prepare standard solutions and culture media.
- Assists in collecting data and maintaining records.
- Maintains a well-organized lab kitchen.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Has good organization and time management skills.
- Has the ability to perform basic calculations (dilutions, scaling up recipes, etc).
- Has ability to follow recipes and protocols with high accuracy.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
