Laboratory Aide - Department of Physiology

Perform standardized work routines providing general maintenance and custodial service of equipment, materials and supplies for a teaching and research laboratory facility in a School, College or Division of the University.

• Collect, clean and sterilize glassware and related materials from an assigned teaching and research laboratory. Maintain cleanliness of laboratory equipment and facility. Operate washing and sterilizing equipment, e.g. dishwasher, autoclave, drying ovens, sterilizers, pipet plugger etc.
• Provide delivery of equipment and supplies to appropriate laboratory facility and arrange as necessary. Maintain stockroom facility. Equip and stock storeroom facility according to established procedures. Package teaching supplies for laboratory instruction.
• Provide functional work direction of assigned tasks to a small number (1-3) of student and part-time temporary support personnel. Assign and monitor work activities. Train in appropriate methods and procedures.
• Perform related work as assigned.