Student Worker- Physiology & Cell Biology Research Lab Assistant

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

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Job Description

Responsibilities

• Mainly conduct contractions and imaging experiments
• Assist in lab preparations and research in physiology and cell biology
• Help in dissections of specimen
• Run tissue preparations for experiments
• Conduct basic laboratory techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Full-Time undergraduate student status (Second or First year undergraduate students preferred)
• Major in biology, pre-med, pre-vet, or related sciences field
• Prior laboratory experience

Schedule

Minimum of 12 hrs/weekly

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 1

Search Contact

For questions, please contact Dr. Sal Baker at

sabubaker@unr.edu

No

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at

jobs@unr.edu

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application 

Resume – (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.

Cover Letter – (required)

Contact Information for Three Professional References – (required) Please include name, contact information, and relationship.

Statement of Availability -- (required)

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine