What are the responsibilities and job description for the Microbiology Assistant-Student Employment (Workstudy Eligibility Preferred) position at VTSU?
• Assist in the preparation and organization of microbiology lab materials, including media, reagents, and equipment, to ensure smooth lab sessions for students.
• Set up and maintain laboratory workstations, ensuring all necessary tools and materials (e.g., microscopes, slides, cultures) are ready before each lab class.
• Support sterilization and decontamination procedures, handling lab waste and sanitizing work areas to meet safety and cleanliness standards.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment, conducting routine checks and reporting any malfunctions or required repairs to lab supervisors.
• Collaborate with lab instructors and teaching assistants, ensuring timely setup and providing assistance with demonstrations or student inquiries during lab sessions.
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
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