Task may included but are not limited to: 1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362): Prepare solutions and reagents required for lab exercises. Clean equipment and check for operating condition before putting them out for labs. Return all reagents, solutions, materials, and equipment to their appropriate storage areas after each lab exercise Wipe down lab benches and restock paper towels Wash glassware and plasticware Maintain record of hours worked in each pay period Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
2. Aquatics Room Assistants: Daily feedings (if assigned) Daily use and upkeep of log books (if assigned) Periodic maintenance of tanks, equipment, and room Periodic chemical testing of tanks Weekly scrubbing of tanks, equipment, and rinsing of filter cartridges (periodic replacement of filter cartridges) Periodic tank set up and tear down Maintain and refill salt water carboy in Room 107 (salinity at 32ppt) Identification and isolation of sick or injured fish Dishwashing, Sweeping and general housekeeping Monitoring regulated room’s photoperiod by use of a light timer Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Notify supervisor of any issues Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
3. Animal Rooms Assistant: Daily recording regulated room’s temperature & humidity by use of a thermostat Regular inspection of animals for the purpose of monitoring animal health Daily feeding and watering of animals Monitoring regulated room’s photoperiod by use of a light timer Quarantining sick animals, caring for them, as appropriate Periodic cleaning of mammal cages (if assigned) Sweeping, mopping, general organizing, and housekeeping Periodic cleaning of room’s air vents (with broom) Assisting in breeding animals when required by courses Controlling animal population by segregating adult animals on the basis of gender Quarantining new animals to ensure they are in good health before introducing them to the general animal population Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Report issues to supervisor Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
4. Green House Assistants: Daily monitoring and potential watering of plants based on need (if assigned Daily maintenance of greenhouse temperature by use of temperature log, thermostat, and manual vents (if assigned) Periodic pruning & weeding Periodic fertilizing (if assigned) Periodic repotting – in response to increased size of plant and/or depletion of nutrients in soil (if assigned) Periodic propagation of plants (if assigned) Seasonal addition & removal of whitewash (if assigned) Segregation and removal of wastes for recycling purposes Dishwashing, sweeping and general housekeeping Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Notify supervisor of any issues Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
5. Tutoring -Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints)
6. Biology Mentor Program (BMP) - Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints)
7. Van Driver: -Must have a valid driver’s license. -Must complete drivers license background check through Hire Right and be approved to drive -Must be a biology student enrolled in the course that is requesting a driver.
8. Caputo Storeroom Clerks: Check that faculty have correctly & completely filled out store room order forms Fulfill order form requests Submit completed order form & requisition requests to appropriate department secretary Keep a current inventory record. Warn department secretary of issues & low stock items Receive deliveries, document arrival date on requisition receipt, notify requestor or dept. secretary Re-stock & label inventory Keep area clean & organized Maintain record of hours worked in each pay period Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety
9. Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician The student will prepare materials and supplies needed for both Tuesday and Thursday labs prior to each week’s lab. Lab preps may require counting, equipment procurement, photocopying and outdoor lab preps. The student will work no more than 7 hours per week.
10. STIPEND Position Working on various projects within the guidelines of the grant under their faculty advisor’s direction.
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