Job Title: Bio TA/Lab Prep/Lab Tech (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Department Name: Biology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11120

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Bio. Dept. Faculty teaching the lab and/or directing the research

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position): 

Students work with Biology Department 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.