Job No. 153894
- Job Title:
- Laboratory Assistant - Department of Biological Sciences
- Employer:
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Clemson University
- Location:
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Clemson , SC
- Posting Date:
- 21-Oct-2024
- Description:
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JOB SUMMARY:
Manage the lab for day to day activities, perform molecular biology experiments with Aspergillus fumigatus in BSL-2 setting, other duties as assigned.
JOB DUTIES:
60% - Essential - Perform the molecular biology experiments including culturing the fungal organism, manipulation of DNA and PCR
40% - Essential - Maintain the supplies in the lab, perform ordering as needed
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education - High School or Equivalent and work experience in a related health care setting or in a clinical or research laboratory setting; or 12 semester hours of academic training in biology and/or chemistry; or registration as a Certified Laboratory Assistant by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or an equivalent registry; or successful completion of a formal program of instruction for laboratory assistants at a hospital or academic institution.
Work Experience 0+ years
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Education - 1st Bachelor's Degree - Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry
Related Work Experience 1+ years
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB KNOWLEDGE
Fundamental Job Knowledge - Fundamental working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to apply in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Supervisory Duties - Not responsible for supervising employees.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.