[FWS-only] Biology Undergraduate Teaching Lab Assistant – Fall 2021

Lab Manager: Nicole Rush, Department of Biology

Job Description: The Undergraduate Biology Lab Teaching staff prepares materials for the Biology 45 Course during the Fall and Winter quarters. The lab is currently seeking one undergraduate research assistant for the 2021 Fall quarter.

The duties will consist of:
• Assisting the Lab Manager and Lab Technician with preparing cell pellets of yeast containing various mutations in p53 for the students
• Making individual samples of reagents from a larger stock
• Refilling and autoclaving tip boxes
• Assisting with the set-up and clean-up of student labs
• Assisting with inventory

Students can expect opportunities for professional development from this research experience. This is a great opportunity for students without prior laboratory experience.

All research will take place on Stanford Main Campus in the Sapp Center for Teaching and Learning.

Qualifications: No prior experience working in a laboratory is necessary; all training will be included in the position. A positive attitude, enthusiasm to learn, and attention to detail are the most important qualities in potential applicants. Training and supervision of the undergraduate research assistant will be provided primarily by the lab technician who has many years of experience and the Lab Manager.

Requirements: Applicants should be available by August 30th to assist with preparing for the Fall quarter. The student should expect to devote 12 hours per week until the start of Fall quarter and then 3-6 hours per week during the quarter. Scheduling can be flexible based on students’ needs. Students must be eligible for Federal Work Study.

Support: Eligible students will receive financial support via Federal Work Study.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday August 25, 2021. To apply, please email your resume to msteele2@stanford.edu.