Position Title: Student Lab Technician
Work Location: Ames, Iowa 50010
Assignment Duration: 12 Months
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri between 7 am-5 pm; 10-15h/week during the semester (at least 2h/shift, preferably more); up to 40h/wk during the summer if available for project work. Candidates should bring a proposed work schedule to the interview. Only 1 shift per day; allow 15-30 min commute from campus (longer via CyRide).
Work Arrangement: Onsite
 
Position Summary:

• We are looking for an immediate addition to our team of Student Lab Technicians.
• The candidate should be a sophomore or junior student at Iowa State University studying a biological science, available to work 10-15h/week during the semester, and up to 40h/wk during the summer.

 
Background & Context:

• Our goal is to hire a candidate that is hard working, goal-oriented, and capable of completing tasks on his/her own after a one-month training period.
• Some experience with lab techniques is preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates who have less experience, but have strong work ethic and learn quickly.
• There may be opportunities for doing project related work on early animal vaccine research for several viral and bacterial pathogens.
• If candidates are available to stay for 40hr/week during the summer, project related work is possible.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Cleaning/Sterilizing Glassware
• Cleaning/Maintaining Lab Equipment
• Sterilization of Labware
• Handling and Decontamination of Biohazardous Waste
• Stocking supplies in the lab
• Making reagents
• Maintaining all lab spaces

 
Qualifications & Experience:

• Sophomore or junior student at Iowa State University studying a biological science
• Available to work 10-15h/week during the semester, and up to 40h/wk during the summer
• Hard-working, goal-oriented, and capable of completing tasks on his/her own after a one-month training period
• Some experience with lab techniques is preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates who have less experience but have a strong work ethic and learn quickly
• Those with an interest in only a summer internship need not apply

 
Skills: Sterilizing, Stocking
 
Education: In college with a focus on biological sciences
 
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Working hours are Mon-Fri between 7 am - 5 pm at the ISU Research Park location. Only 1 shift per day.
• Allow at least 15-30 min to get here from campus, longer if using CyRide as transportation.
• Must be able to handle biohazardous waste decontamination and lab cleaning tasks safely.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 20.00/hr.