Research/Lab Aide

101492BR

Campus: Tempe

Research/Lab Aide

Job Description

BII-MCE seeks to provide a rich and challenging, yet supportive and community-building, scientific research experience that will support students in pursuing careers in STEM fields. This internship provides sustained support and a real path for students to enter scientific research, presenting a clear path to university undergraduate to graduate school and beyond. By integrating interns into active research programs in the BII-MCE, embedding students in all BII-MCE activities, and providing students with the opportunity to work in labs focused on understanding cellular evolution, we will expand the overarching goal of the BII-MCE of helping train the next generation of researchers in evolutionary cell biology, and by focusing on students, we will support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the STEM fields.

Job Family

Research & Laboratory

Department Name

Biodesign ME

Full-Time/Part-Time

Part-Time

VP Code

KNOWLEDGE ENTERPRISE DEV

Grant Funded Position

This is a grant funded position. Continuation is contingent on future grant funding.

Close Date

31-May-2024 - EXTENDED

Essential Duties

• Participates in the BII-MCE community college internship program will commence their work in the BII-MCE laboratories in the first week of June and will follow for 10 weeks (until early August). 
• Students will be expected to attend a weekly cohort meeting during the summer term. This weekly cohort meeting will comprise of a lecture provided by a host researcher, a cohort meeting dedicated to professional development, and a cohort meeting dedicated to diversity and inclusion in STEM.
• Students will be expected to give at 15-20 minute presentation consisting of:
  • (1) the general biology concepts involved in their project (context/background)
  • (2) their specific role in the project and what they did during their summer internship
  • (3) their experiences in the lab including the knowledge and skills learned,
  • (4) any results obtained over the course of the summer, at the concluding weekly cohort meeting.
• Candidates will be expected to attend a weekly cohort meeting during the summer term.
  • This weekly cohort meeting will comprise of a lecture provided by a host researcher, a cohort meeting dedicated to professional development, and a cohort meeting dedicated to diversity and inclusion in STEM. 

Minimum Qualifications

One year of laboratory/research, field research, technical maintenance or archaeological experience; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Completion of BIO181 and BIO182, or introductory biology, with a grade of at least a B;
• Specific interest in pursuing a STEM major, with a distinct preference for students interested in pursuing an undergraduate major in the biological sciences;
• Specific interest in pursuing a STEM career, with descriptions on how completion of this internship will explicitly support their intended career path;
• Interest and willingness to actively engage in research activities, as students will need to actively participate in research activities, and as such will need internal drive and motivation to execute their explicit roles and responsibilities in the laboratory during their internship program, and
• Availability of 19 hours per week during the summer term, which will allow for sufficient time for progress in their explicit roles and responsibilities.

Working Environment

• Regular activities require ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, to be able to prioritize tasks; to manage conflict: to interact in a team environment: and to communicate effectively to exchange accurate information.
• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and laboratory subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position, operating computer and other office productivity machinery; required to move a moderate distance to perform work.
• Frequently moves up to 25 pounds for various needs.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate and exchange accurate information to perform essential duties.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment before entering laboratories such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, closed toe shoes and respirator.

Department Statement

For the ninth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all nine years the category has existed.
ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers.
At Biodesign Center for Mechanism Evolution , we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.
Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator .

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Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.