Job Summary

Laboratory Aides
Perform non-technical laboratory functions to assist laboratory personnel such as preparing culture media, simple stains, solutions, and specified reagents. Assist in managing and repairing laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, sterilizing, and organizing supplies and instruments.

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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Responsibilities

Laboratory Aide, I

Perform non-technical laboratory functions to assist laboratory personnel such as preparing culture media, simple stains, solutions, and specified reagents. Assist in managing and repairing laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, sterilizing, and organizing supplies and instruments. Entry-level support role. Performs routine tasks as directed and under close supervision. Requires little to no related experience. This is an Entry-Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S56771 Grade: S11 Expected Pay Range: $10.34 to $20.17

Laboratory Aide, II

Perform non-technical laboratory functions to assist laboratory personnel such as preparing culture media, simple stains, solutions, and specified reagents. Assist in managing and repairing laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, sterilizing, and organizing supplies and instruments. Mid-level support role. Completes routine tasks under moderate supervision. Requires at least 1 year of related experience. This is an Intermediate Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S56772 Grade: S12 Expected Pay Range: $11.12 to $21.69

Laboratory Aide, III

Perform non-technical laboratory functions to assist laboratory personnel such as preparing culture media, simple stains, solutions, and specified reagents. Assist in managing and repairing laboratory equipment. Maintain equipment by ordering, stocking, sterilizing, and organizing supplies and instruments. Senior-level support role. Completes assignments with little supervision. May assist less-experienced team members. Requires 3+ years of related experience. This is a Skilled Level position in the Support track. Job Code: S56773 Grade: S13 Expected Pay Range: $11.95 to $23.31

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Laboratory Aide, I: Requires little to no related experience.

Laboratory Aide, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.

Laboratory Aide, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN17064N

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Work Schedule Summary:

Department: 01337 - Molecular Medicine Program

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range:

Close Date: 8/3/2026

Open Until Filled: