Overview: Biology student employees will work with the supervisor and fellow biology student employees preparing labs for Medical Laboratory Technology, Biology & Microbiology. With laboratory safety as a priority, their duties include handling live/preserved specimens, inventory/organization/preparation of supplies & hazardous and corrosive chemicals; preparation of biohazardous materials, microbiology media and microorganisms; maintenance of cadavers, equipment, and models, light clerical work, and sterilizing equipment and biohazard waste. On occasion student employees will lift materials or equipment heavier than 40 pounds. Student employee will interact with faculty, students, and staff.

Campus Locatio n: Des Plaines Length of Employmen t: 1 academic year with the opportunity for assignment renewal. Can a student do homework in this position? Rarely Hours Available : 7:00 AM- 10:30 PM

Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities (TDRs) and Learning Outcomes: - Preparation of labs (CD, CM, TW, TC) - Work with specimens, supplies, hazardous chemicals, biohazard materials (CD, CT, TW) - Clean/organize rooms/supplies (CD, TW) - Interact with faculty, students and staff (CD, TW)

Candidate Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities or KSOAs): - Preferred but not required: Some biology or science background, ability to multitask, understanding of universal precautions and blood borne pathogens. Eligible to work in the United States. Enrolled in at least six credit hours during fall and spring semesters. Be in good academic standing.

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