Job Information
SUNY Upstate Medical University 2023-2024 Federal Work Study - Laboratory Aide in Syracuse, New York
Job Summary:
This is a support position for the SUNY Upstate Brain Tumor Laboratory and Biorepository. The Aide will carry out a variety of support functions such as:
1) wet-lab assistance (preparing glassware, checking cultured cells, maintaining laboratory stocks, etc.);
2) tumor bank organization (data entry, validation of medical reports); and
3) inventory management (orders, reagents, and tissue specimens).
After a year of successful lab work, skilled Aides will be offered the opportunity to engage in research projects if they have the interest and ability to do so.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a current student enrolled at Upstate Medical University and approved for financial aid through the Student Financial Aid office at Upstate.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in a wet-lab research laboratory in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, or pathology is highly desired.
Work Days:
This is a part-time appointment with a time requirement of 4 - 8 hours (one to two half-days) per week, during weekdays. Timing of this appointment is flexible.
Compensation Options
$16/HR
Message to Applicants: This Federal Work Study position is available to current Upstate Medical University students who have been approved for and accepted Federal Work Study through the Financial Aid Office. If you are unsure if you are approved for Federal Work Study, please do not hesitate to contact our office via e-mail at: workstudy@upstate.edu or by telephone at: (315) 551-2057.
Recruitment Office:
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