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| Is this posting for an on campus department or off campus agency? |
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On Campus Department |
| On Campus Department Name |
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Kinesiology and Life Sciences |
| Position Title |
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Lab Assistant |
| How many vacancies are there for this position? |
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1 |
| Work Location |
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PAC |
| Purpose of Job |
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To assist with Biology and Chemistry Lab maintenance |
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| Description of Duties and Responsibilities: |
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The Biology Laboratory Technician will facilitate teaching and research in the William Penn University science labs. The position supports university faculty by maintaining a sterile environment, caring for live animals, and preparing student experiments.
Weekly Tasks:
• Wash and dry glassware. Sort and store in the appropriate shelves either in the labs or in the prep room.
• Clean Labs – sweep, dust, mop, empty trash cans, clear lab benches.
• Turn off any microscopes or scales left on.
• Make sure that all gas jets are in the off position.
• Provide full carboys (water carriers) in every laboratory weekly. They should be labelled as to which lab they belong. Training required.
Animal Care:
• Feed and water the mice every other day, minimum.
• Change mouse litter at least once per week.
• Clean reptile cages as needed.
Special Tasks (as they occur):
• Prepare materials for upcoming laboratory experiments. Directions will be provided. |
| Required Qualifications: |
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Familiarity with Biology Lab procedures, equivalent to having passed BIOL 101. |
| Work Schedule–Days & Times |
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As fits the students class schedule. |
| Hourly Wage |
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$10.00 |
| Employment Start Date: |
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02/02/2026 |
| Employment End Date: |
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04/24/2026 |
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| Job Supervisor’s Name |
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Pete Eyheralde |
| Job Supervisor’s Phone Number |
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(641) 891-8171 |
| Job Supervisor’s Email Address |
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eyheraldep@wmpenn.edu |
