University Assistant - Department of Biology

Where: SCSU Biology Department
Title: University Assistant
Hours: 19 hrs/week
Salary: Starting at $16.50/hour, based on experience

Position Summary

The University Assistant is responsible for assisting with coordinating laboratory equipment orders for this department. These include but are not limited to Microscopes, Video-Monitors, Culture-Incubators, Orbital Shaker Platforms, Electroporator, Slides, and Repair of microscopes and other equipment

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the preparation of labs with educational materials
  • Assist with record keeping of required perishable purchases
  • Working closely with faculty to coordinate lab preparation
  • Assist with ordering PPE and paper towels, and other consumable materials used in the labs
  • Assist with checking on live plants and animals used in labs 
  • Assist in the set-up and breakdown of on-campus labs in BIO 100 and 120
  • Assist in the coordination of graduate assistant scheduling

Minimum Qualifications Required

A bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.

Application

If interested, please forward a letter of intent and resume to:

Priscilla DiPadova
Department Secretary
501 Crescent Street
New Haven, CT 06515

dipadovap1@southernct.edu