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Laboratory Specialist
- 536656
- Blacksburg, Virginia
- Biological Sciences
- Hourly Wage/Part-Time
- College of Science
Job Description
Provide assistance with managing lab: order and receive materials, organize training for lab personnel. Establish chemical material safety data sheets. Prepare biosafety manuals for BSL-1 and BSL-2 work.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge with managing supplies and ordering lab consumables, growth media, chemicals, and oligonucleotides.
Experience with lab-related chemicals and biological safety training.
Experience organizing safety data sheets.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HokieMart.
Pay Band
2
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$15.00 - $22.00
Hours per week
25
Review Date
June 19, 2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
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