We are seeking a Lab Aide to join our team.

You are:

• A highly motivated researcher with strong work ethic and a clear communicator.
• Adaptable and take initiative to troubleshoot problems and improve laboratory operations.
• Punctual and reliable, able to complete assigned tasks on time with moderate supervision.
• Adept at planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Rigorous and with strong attention to detail in carrying out experimental procedures.

You will:

• Prepare food for fruit fly cultures. Maintain regular food supply for multiple fly labs.
• Maintain and regularly transfer a large collection of fruit fly stocks. Assess and report on the health of these stocks to lab members and principal investigators.
• Prepare media and order reagents. Closely follow standard laboratory operating procedures.
• Maintain a computer database with an inventory of supplies and reagents.
• Operate and troubleshoot standard laboratory equipment.
• Maintain stock supplies and keep fly culture facilities in a neat and organized manner.
• Perform quality assurance audits to ensure that proper protocols are followed.
• Communicate with investigators to identify and resolve problems. Provide recommendations on optimizing facility operations.

You need:

• High school education or GED required
• Laboratory experience, general science background, and some college preferred.