Microbiology Lab Aide, Biological Sciences, Fall 2026

Hiring Group: Undergraduate Students Only

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

Estimated Pay: $15.00/hour

Number of Jobs Available: 1

Schedule: 6-10 hours/week, weekdays only, preferably morning work hours

Location: Harker ISE Lab

Role Description:

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking a responsible, motivated undergraduate student who will work under the supervision of the lab coordinator for microbiology. Applicants should be comfortable working in a lab with BSL 2 microorganisms and be able to follow written and verbal instruction.

Primary Responsibilities:

The lab aide will work in the microbiology media prep room with responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Cleaning
• Plate labeling
• Handling prep room equipment including an autoclave
• Dispensing machines and industrial dishwasher, handling biohazardous lab waste
• Handling common lab chemicals
• Aiding in media prep for teaching labs
• Other routine lab work

Qualifications:

• Must be Work Study Eligible 
• The ability to lift 25 lbs. with or without assistance
• You will receive training for this position and no prior laboratory experience is necessary.  This is not a research position.

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions