Student Lab & Research Assistant - Firelands - Natural & Social Sciences

Student Lab & Research Assistant - Firelands - Natural & Social Sciences Bowling Green State University, United States about 4 hours ago

Location:

Huron, INDIANA Summary The Student Lab and Research Assistant provides support to the Chemistry and Biology departments while contributing to active research projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on laboratory experience and present research findings at the Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies in BG.

Career Readiness Competencies:

Communication Access & Opportunity Technology Essential Functions Calibrate lab equipment and learn to use basic lab equipment. Adhere to all OSHA and University Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) standards, including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Demonstrate effective verbal and/or written communication skills. Maintain accurate lab notebooks and communicate project progress with faculty members in Chemistry and Biology. Demonstrate the ability to think critically while making decisions. Ability to work collaboratively with others in the community. Wash, dry, store chemistry equipment and glassware. Assist in the set-up and/or tear down for chemistry and biology student labs. Assist in inventory of lab equipment. Present research work at a conference organized by Center for Great Lakes and Watershed Studies. Other duties as needed by Chemistry and Biology Professors. Minimum Qualifications Registered as a student taking 6 credit hours or more at Firelands or BG campus. Responsible, dependable, trustworthy, and able to work independently. Able to follow written/spoken directions. This position involves physical activity, including standing for extended periods and moving materials weighing up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. EEOC Know Your Rights OCRC Know Your Rights In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohrbgsu . BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents