We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to work under the general supervision of a Lab Manager on research projects in the Zarif laboratory.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Work requires basic use of scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through lessons taught by supervisors, or previous training and experience.
• Uses basic understanding of theory behind clinical/translational research and applies basic analytical skills to implement assigned projects, and to identify and trouble-shoot situations needing special attention. Collaborates with other groups and shared work environments.
• Follows established procedures or protocols and utilizes aseptic technique to perform laboratory tests and/or experiments which may include basic and advanced tissue culture, cell separation methods, basic molecular biology, or other specialized histology and biological science techniques including flow cytometry.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Some undergraduate coursework preferred.

Classified Title: Laboratory Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Laboratory Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CA  
Starting Salary Range: Min $15.00 - Max $20.00 (Targeted; $17.50 Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Varies as needed 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: SOM Onc Urologic Oncology 
Personnel area: School of Medicine