Bi-weekly Student Worker

Position Available:

Bi-weekly student worker

The University of Iowa

Department of Biology

The Gene Regulatory Evolution Laboratory, Principal Investigator Dr. Bin Z. He

We are looking for a highly responsible individual with basic chemistry lab training to help with lab maintenance.

The position is intended for the 2024 fall semester, with the possibility of renewal that depends on performance. Successful applicant will start immediately. For more information, please check https://binhe-lab.org/, or contact the Principal Investigator for questions at bin-he@uiowa.edu

The major responsibilities are 

• prepare glass tubes and glassware for cleaning by lab-grade dishwashers
• clean reusable plasticware
• prepare and autoclave cleaned glassware
• prepare microbial media for culturing cells

Successful applicants will be rigorously trained by lab members to safely operate the relevant equipment.

Qualifications:

Highly responsible; good at communication; basic chemistry lab training is desirable but not required

Time commitment

This is a paid position ($15/hour) with 2-3 hours of time per week on most weeks. Some weeks may require 4-5 hours. Work time is very flexible.

To apply for this position, contact Dr. Bin He at bin-he@uiowa.edu, with a brief introduction of the year and program of study, and prior lab training (through course or lab research).