Siebert-McKenzie Lab Research Assistant Oakland University - 4.3 Rochester, MI Job Details Temporary $15 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Laboratory project records management Laboratory safety Academic research projects University research Academic institution experience Bachelor's degree Pipetting Experience in a research and development laboratory environment Full Job Description Siebert-McKenzie Lab Research Assistant Department 0305 - Biological Sciences Position Number E33258 Requisition No. TC06527 Salary Range/Pay Rate $15.00 Benefits of Working at Oakland University No benefits are associated with this position. Employee Group/Grade Casual Job Category Casual Posted Casual/Temp Classification Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits ) Shift/Days To be determined Pay Schedule Hour Number of Hrs./Wk. 19 Position Information Position Information Employee's Effective Start Date 09/28/2026 If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. N/A Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field by start date. Prior laboratory experience in an academic research setting required. Experience with basic laboratory skills such as accurate pipetting, preparation of buffers and reagents, sample handling, record keeping, and adherence to laboratory safety procedures. Candidate must be organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and able to follow written orders. Desired Qualifications Prior research experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, or related biomedical field. Experience with common laboratory techniques such as protein assays, gel electrophoreses, buffer preparation, sample processing, and data entry is preferred. Ability to work independently, maintain careful records, and contribute to a collaborative laboratory. Position Purpose Continue research projects in the Siebert-McKenzie Research Laboratory. Job Duties Assist with laboratory activities including preparation of buffers and reagents, sample organization, basic biochemical and molecular biology assays, data entry, and maintenance of laboratory records. Support active research projects by the continual assistant with ongoing experiments; maintain laboratory organization and safety, and help with inventory.