Job Title: Neuro Student Teaching Assistant/Lab Prep/Lab Tech (WS-ST2)
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Neuroscience
Unit Number (5 digits): 11237
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Neuroscience Program Faculty teaching the lab and/or directing the research
Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour
Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):
Students work with the Neuroscience Program Faculty to prepare for labs. Students also assist Faculty and students during lab sessions.
Transferable Skills:
Communication Human Relations Problem Solving
Motivation/Leadership Essential Work Skills Research/Quantitative
Organization/Planning Technical
Duties and Responsibilities:
Help prepare lab session materials Assist students during lab sessions
Clean and organize lab Correct lab manuals/classroom work
Safely dispose of lab waste using autoclave
Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)
Successful completion of the lab student is assisting Dependable and punctual Experience with lab solution/reagent making Experience with a diverse array of lab equipment Able to work with minimal supervision
Knowledge of lab safety procedures
Physical and Environmental Factors:
This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., repetitive motions, operating hand tools, and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to respiratory factors, chemicals, wet or humid conditions indoors, and proximity factors, as well as rare exposure to loud noise and vibrations to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.