Laboratory Helper - Urbana, United States - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Urbana, United States

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Description

Laboratory Helper

Illinois State Water Survey

Prairie Research Institute

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) is part of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, which is centrally located between Chicago, St.

Louis, and Indianapolis.

Our research and service programs provide citizens, industries, and government agencies at all levels with timely, science-based information and analyses necessary to manage our water resources wisely for economic development and a sustainable environment.

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ISWS is seeking to hire a
Laboratory Helper to assist laboratory personnel by cleaning glassware, logging in samples and performing other laboratory support duties.

Provides technical and operational support for PRI labs following all UIUC, PRI and Survey regulations, procedures and policies.

Job Summary

Assists laboratory personnel by cleaning glassware, logging in samples and performing other laboratory support duties. Provides technical and operational support for PRI labs following all UIUC, PRI and Survey regulations, procedures and policies,

Duties & Responsibilities
Supply Cleaning and Sample Preparation 50% Wash supplies for various projects utilizing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including acidwashing and baking glassware at 450°C Pack and ship supplies to field sites. Follow SOPs for supply cleaning, assist in developing/revising supply cleaning SOPs, and ensure Quality Assurance compliance of all supply checks. Assist with sample preparation including filtration and digestion. Utilize laboratory information management system (LIMS) to login samples for analysis, print bottle labels, and split samples into appropriate containers.
Laboratory safety 5% Utilize clean supply handling procedures as specified in the lab Quality Assurance Plan and projectspecific SOPs per project requirement. Maintain safe laboratory practices and stay current with all Division of Research Safety training requirements.
Laboratory maintenance 15% Maintenance and inventory of project equipment and supplies. Notify manager if supplies are low or need replacement. Daily/weekly monitoring and recording of laboratory equipment. Report any readings outside specified parameters to supervisor. Assist with maintenance of the laboratory reverse osmosis and deionized water systems. Retrieve supplies from the mailroom and organize them in the laboratory. Maintain organized inventory of laboratory supplies.
Administrative 5% Participate in staff planning sessions. Assist in the training of hourly laboratory/student workers. Review SOPs to ensure they adequately describe current activities, bringing any changes to the attention of the supervisor
Other 5% Follow all University, PRI, and Survey regulations, procedures, and policies. Perform other duties as needed in order to further the mission and goals of the Survey, PRI, and the University of Illinois

Additional Physical Demands

Ability to wear laboratory gloves and follow detailed "clean" techniques and requires lifting items up to 40 pounds to waist height.

Standing for long periods of time (2+ hours). Will require working in a clean laboratory environment. No consumption of food or beverages is allowed in designated laboratory areas. Safety glasses and protective clothing are required in designated laboratory areas.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a laboratory environment.
Understanding and working knowledge of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database commands used to enter and edit data.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Appointment Information:

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Laboratory Helper position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 5/13/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Job Category:
Service Operations