AY Biology Stockroom Student Technician (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Biology Stockroom Student Worker (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

Department Name: Biology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11120

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization  

Contact Person/Supervisor: Stockroom Manager

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

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

Students work with the Biology Stockroom Manager and Technician to support department research and curricular labs.

Transferable Skills: 

⚫ Communication ⚫ Motivation/Leadership ⚫ Essential Work Skills

⚫ Organization/Planning ⚫ Technical

Duties and Responsibilities:

⚫ Clean lab areas ⚫ Open labs for students on approved list

⚫ Wash lab dishes ⚫ Prep lab cultures

⚫ Autoclave materials for teaching labs ⚫ Insect colony care

⚫ Safely dispose of lab waste using autoclave ⚫ Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

⚫ Able to work efficiently with minimal supervision ⚫ Dependable and punctual

⚫ Able to follow step by step instruction accurately ⚫ Self starter

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, 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 and chemicals as well as rare exposure to loud noise, wet or humid conditions indoors, and heights or cramped quarters 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.