Biology Lab Assistant Student Employee, #0880

Biology student employees will work with the supervisor and fellow biology student employees preparing labs for Biology, Microbiology and Anatomy & Physiology. With laboratory safety as a priority, their duties include handling live/preserved specimens, inventory/organization/preparation of supplies & hazardous and corrosive chemicals, preparation of biohazardous materials, microbiology media and microorganisms, maintenance of cadavers, equipment, and models, light clerical work, and sterilizing equipment and biohazard waste. On occasion student employees will lift materials or equipment heavier than 40 pounds. Student employee will interact with faculty, students, and staff.

Des Plaines

No

Flexible.

-Preparation of labs (CD, CM, TW, TC)

- Work with specimens, supplies, hazardous chemicals and biohazard materials. (CD, CT, TW)

- Clean/organize rooms/supplies (CD, TW)

- Interact with faculty, students and staff (CD, TW)

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified 8 career readiness competencies that broadly prepare college students for a successful transition into the workplace. Listed in alphabetical order, they include:

1. Career and Self-Development (CD)

2. Communication (CM)

3. Critical Thinking (CT)

4. Equity and Inclusion (EI)

5. Leadership (LD)

6. Professionalism (PF)

7. Teamwork (TW)

8. Technology (TC)

For more information about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, please visit www.naceweb.org/career-readiness/competencies/career-readiness-defined/.

Within first week- student will be contacted if qualified for an interview.

Please contact Grace Norte at gnorte@oakton.edu with any questions.