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Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker
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What they do
A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant works in laboratories or hospitals, examining microscopic organisms like bacteria for scientific and medical purposes. Practices safety and sterilization procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents when working with infectious specimens.
$45,739 / year median in Nebraska
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Posting Details
Position Information Job Title Laboratory Assistant - Biomechanics - Other Hourly Worker
Department Biomechanics
Essential Functions
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Laboratory Support:
Fabricate prototypes, and assist faculty and students with NE3D research projects.
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Equipment Management:
Operate, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and document use of 3D ers and other laboratory equipment.
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Education & Outreach:
Support student training, workshops, K-12 programs, demonstrations, summer programs, and community engagement. Work Schedule Additional Duties Required Qualifications Currently enrolled in high school
Strong interest in STEM Preferred Qualifications Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate. Salary 18.00/hour
Posting Detail Information Posting Number 2026T-00156
Open Date 09/03/2026
Close Date 07/30/2030
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants The University of Nebraska at Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to preventing and eliminating discrimination against employees and prospective employees based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. The University of Nebraska at Omaha does not condone or tolerate discrimination. In support of this policy, the University has implemented employment programs to recruit, employ, and promote qualified individuals based solely on their knowledge, skills, abilities and talents. These factors, along with our commitment to recruit, assess and select all candidates/employees using job-related criteria, ensure fairness, equal evaluation, and treatment in our selection decisions and processes.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance