Laboratory Technician/Research Assistant - (US-MI-Detroit - 48288)

Minimum Education: None
Job Type: Full Time
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Responsibilities: This position is for a microbiology laboratory assistant to work in conjunction with two faculty members within the School of Dentistry to conduct routine microbiological testing of dental office sterilizers as part of an ongoing (30 years) Sterilization Monitoring Service provided for a fee to dental practitioners throughout the continental US and Canada. The assistant is also responsible for maintaining records according to established state and federal laws and guidelines. As time permits, there may be the possibility of participating in ongoing research studies within the department.Education: Bachelor’s degree in a biological science with at least one microbiology course:1. Maintain a log of all test packets received via mail on the day received.2. Aseptic placement of all test and control spore strips within media for incubationwithin 24 hrs of receipt.3. Evaluation of test results on a daily basis.4. Computer entry of negative test results following appropriate incubation time.5. Notification of supervising faculty of all positive test results.6. Sterilization and proper disposal of all test materials.7. Preparation of mailings on a weekly basis to dental office clients.8. Maintain inventory of supplies for the Service.9. Must be able to interact professionally with dental office clients in response totelephone inquiries.10. Perform other related duties as requested.11. Must be able to work independently.Technical Skills: Laboratory procedures.Weekly Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm M-FMinimum Hourly Rate/Minimum Salary: $13.50 per hourMichigan's largest, most comprehensive private University, the is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Religious Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The university seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity and excellence of its academic community. The is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a culturally diverse faculty and student body and welcomes persons of all races and backgrounds.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment screenings on all final candidates.

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