Student Worker - Biology Department Job at Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA 17551
$9 an hour
Position Information
Requisition Number
Stu035P
Position Type
Student Worker
Department
Department of Student Workers
Job Title
Student Worker - Biology Department
Classification
Student Worker
Pay Rate
Starting rate $9.00/hr
Position Summary Information
Hours per week
Flexible
Days Worked
Flexible
Hours/Shift worked
Flexible
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362):
2. Aquatics Room Assistants:
3. Animal Rooms Assistant:
4. Green House Assistants:
5. Tutoring
6. Biology Mentor Program (BMP)
7. Van Driver:
8. Caputo Storeroom Clerks:
9. Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician:
6. Biology Mentor Program (BMP)
7. Van Driver:
8. Caputo Storeroom Clerks:
9. Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician:
Required Qualifications
- Must be a current Biology Major in good academic standing during time of employment.
Biology department Student Worker Job Requirements:
Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) & Caputo Storeroom:
A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent course
C or higher in Chem 111
Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room):
A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent course
Biology department Student Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
Biology department Student Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
All:
Successful completion of three background checks.
Current biology major in good academic standing during time of employment
There will be work that involves the safe handling of specialized equipment and chemicals.
Current biology major in good academic standing during time of employment
There will be work that involves the safe handling of specialized equipment and chemicals.
Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) & Caputo Storeroom:
Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment.
Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room):
Work is normally performed in a typical organism care facility environment with controlled light, humidity, and temperatures optimized for the housed organisms.
Work is normally performed in a typical organism care facility environment with controlled light, humidity, and temperatures optimized for the housed organisms.
Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 20 pounds.
There will be work that involves training certification and the safe handling of organisms.
There will be work that involves training certification and the safe handling of organisms.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties
Task may included but are not limited to:
1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362):
Prepare solutions and reagents required for lab exercises.
Clean equipment and check for operating condition before putting them out for labs.
Return all reagents, solutions, materials, and equipment to their appropriate storage areas after each lab exercise
Wipe down lab benches and restock paper towels
1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362):
Prepare solutions and reagents required for lab exercises.
Clean equipment and check for operating condition before putting them out for labs.
Return all reagents, solutions, materials, and equipment to their appropriate storage areas after each lab exercise
Wipe down lab benches and restock paper towels
Wash glassware and plasticware
Maintain record of hours worked in each pay period
Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
2. Aquatics Room Assistants:
Daily feedings (if assigned)
Daily use and upkeep of log books (if assigned)
Periodic maintenance of tanks, equipment, and room
Periodic chemical testing of tanks
Weekly scrubbing of tanks, equipment, and rinsing of filter cartridges (periodic replacement of filter cartridges)
Periodic tank set up and tear down
Maintain and refill salt water carboy in Room 107 (salinity at 32ppt)
Identification and isolation of sick or injured fish
Dishwashing, Sweeping and general housekeeping
Monitoring regulated room’s photoperiod by use of a light timer
Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period
Notify supervisor of any issues
Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
Daily feedings (if assigned)
Daily use and upkeep of log books (if assigned)
Periodic maintenance of tanks, equipment, and room
Periodic chemical testing of tanks
Weekly scrubbing of tanks, equipment, and rinsing of filter cartridges (periodic replacement of filter cartridges)
Periodic tank set up and tear down
Maintain and refill salt water carboy in Room 107 (salinity at 32ppt)
Identification and isolation of sick or injured fish
Dishwashing, Sweeping and general housekeeping
Monitoring regulated room’s photoperiod by use of a light timer
Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period
Notify supervisor of any issues
Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
3. Animal Rooms Assistant:
Daily recording regulated room’s temperature & humidity by use of a thermostat
Regular inspection of animals for the purpose of monitoring animal health
Daily feeding and watering of animals
Monitoring regulated room’s photoperiod by use of a light timer
Quarantining sick animals, caring for them, as appropriate
Periodic cleaning of mammal cages (if assigned)
Sweeping, mopping, general organizing, and housekeeping
Periodic cleaning of room’s air vents (with broom)
Assisting in breeding animals when required by courses
Controlling animal population by segregating adult animals on the basis of gender
Quarantining new animals to ensure they are in good health before introducing them to the general animal population
Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period
Report issues to supervisor
Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
4. Green House Assistants:
Daily monitoring and potential watering of plants based on need (if assigned
Daily maintenance of greenhouse temperature by use of temperature log, thermostat, and manual vents (if assigned)
Periodic pruning & weeding
Periodic fertilizing (if assigned)
Periodic repotting – in response to increased size of plant and/or depletion of nutrients in soil (if assigned)
Periodic propagation of plants (if assigned)
Seasonal addition & removal of whitewash (if assigned)
Segregation and removal of wastes for recycling purposes
Dishwashing, sweeping and general housekeeping
Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period
Notify supervisor of any issues
Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
5. Tutoring
6. Biology Mentor Program (BMP)
7. Van Driver:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must complete and be approved to drive through a submitted driving waiver that gets processed through Justifacts.
- Must be a biology student enrolled in the course that is requesting a driver.
8. Caputo Storeroom Clerks:
Check that faculty have correctly & completely filled out store room order forms
Fulfill order form requests
Submit completed order form & requisition requests to appropriate department secretary
Keep a current inventory record.
Warn department secretary of issues & low stock items
Receive deliveries, document arrival date on requisition receipt, notify requestor or dept.
secretary
Re-stock & label inventory
Keep area clean & organized
Maintain record of hours worked in each pay period
Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
9. Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician
The student will prepare materials and supplies needed for both Tuesday and Thursday labs prior to each week’s lab. Lab preps may require counting, equipment procurement, photocopying and outdoor lab preps. The student will work no more than 7 hours per week.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Posting Open Date
04/03/2023
Posting Close Date
10/01/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.
Cover letter and resume are optional. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.
Cover letter and resume are optional. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.
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