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Biology Lab Assistant
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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.
$44,742 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Student will wash glassware, pipets, restock supplies, run autoclave in research labs. Refill pipet containers and tip containers. Sterilize lab supplies. Student will prepare solutions and aliquots for various intro and upper level labs. Gather supplies and equipment needed for the lab. Pour media and make cultures for upper level labs and comp labs. Assist faculty with lab prep for their seniors.