Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Biological Sciences

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in research, data collection, analysis, and record management are highly preferred.
• A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check
• Child Protection Clearances (Act 153)
• OSHA Hazardous Materials Safety Training
• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page .
• Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!
• Location
• Pittsburgh, PA Job Function
• Researchers Position Type
• Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time
• Full time Pay Basis
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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here! The Mellon College of Science (MCS) is home to four departments and many programs and research centers that cross disciplines. We approach scientific problems from fresh angles using creative interdisciplinary approaches while drawing on our departmental strengths in the core sciences. MCS faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized for their research in a variety of fields, including polymer science, cosmology, mathematical finance, and neuroscience. Our Biological Sciences department is seeking a Research Assistant to play a pivotal role in bringing science to life for our students. You ensure our undergraduate labs run smoothly, from preparing chemical solutions and aliquoting materials to masterfully managing inventory and equipment. Your work directly shapes the hands-on learning experience of the next generation of scientists. If you thrive in an organized environment and love collaborating with a community of instructors, TAs, and eager students, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career. Core Responsibilities Responsible for making solutions and prep materials for lab classes. Maintains stock lab supplies in the UG labs in both MI and DH. Cleans and maintains equipment and glassware Performs specific lab duties as required by the lab classes. Prepares solutions and aliquots materials for lab classes Ability to work with Instructors, staff Teaching Assistants and students. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

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