F26 Neuroscience 125 Lab A Student Teaching Assistant (WS-ST2)

Job Title: Neuro Student Teaching Assistant/Lab Prep/Lab Tech (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

Department Name: Neuroscience

Unit Number (5 digits): 11237

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Neuroscience Program Faculty teaching the lab and/or directing the research

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

Students work with the Neuroscience Program Faculty to prepare for labs. Students also assist Faculty and students during lab sessions.

Transferable Skills:

CommunicationHuman RelationsProblem Solving

Motivation/LeadershipEssential Work SkillsResearch/Quantitative

Organization/PlanningTechnical

Duties and Responsibilities:

Help prepare lab session materialsAssist students during lab sessions

Clean and organize labCorrect lab manuals/classroom work

Safely dispose of lab waste using autoclave

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Successful completion of the lab student is assistingDependable and punctualExperience with lab solution/reagent makingExperience with a diverse array of lab equipmentAble to work with minimal supervision

Knowledge of lab safety procedures

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching stooping twisting/pivoting reaching overhead grasping/handling pushing/pulling lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. repetitive motions operating hand tools and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to respiratory factors chemicals wet or humid conditions indoors and proximity factors as well as rare exposure to loud noise and vibrations to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.