What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Helper position at University of Illinois?
Laboratory Helper
Division of Animal Resources
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO.
Function of Job
Under direct supervision from a designated supervisor, to clean laboratory glassware and to perform other laboratory maintenance duties.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
A(n) Laboratory Helper typically -
- washes laboratory equipment (such as petri dishes, test tubes, beakers, and flasks).
- sorts and stores laboratory equipment.
- washes laboratory apparatus, instruments, and utensils with soap powder or other cleansing compounds.
- places equipment in autoclave and regulates steam pressure.
- cleans animal cages.
- keeps clean linens in adequate supply.
- sweeps, mops, and scrubs laboratory floors as required.
- performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
None
For more information about this Civil Service classification:
https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/ViewSpec.aspx?tblCS_SeriesID=364
This Laboratory Helper position is a 100%-time, benefits-eligible Civil Service position. The work schedule is Monday – Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. (40 hours per week, 12 months per year). The minimum salary is $11.22 per hour.
Application Procedures:
To apply, submit a Civil Service application at jobs.illinois.edu and an Exam Request form for Laboratory Helper. Documents such as college transcripts (unofficial are accepted), resumes, driver’s license (copy of both sides), professional licenses, and certifications should be uploaded to the application by the time you submit an exam request, as these documents may be required for your exam.
Do not apply if you are a current employee working in this classification. Current employees may request to be added to the Transfer List.
Please monitor your email (including spam or junk mail) for testing and other correspondence from SHR-TESTING@mx.uillinois.edu and IHR-General@illinois.edu.
For further information regarding application procedures, contact Illinois Human Resources at 217-333-2137 or jobs@illinois.edu.
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