Workshops Preparation Assistant

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SoundBio Lab is looking for a Workshop Preparation Assistant to support our hands-on science workshops. In this role, you will work closely with the Workshops Program Coordinator, volunteer instructors, and the Lab Operations Manager to ensure the smooth execution of educational activities by maintaining supplies and preparing essential materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory of supplies: Regularly check and track workshop supplies, reagents, and consumables. Notify the Lab Manager of any items that need restocking.
• Prepare biological materials: Create media, pour agar plates, prepare example PCR reactions, make competent cells, and grow overnight cultures as needed for workshops.

Commitment:

• Approximately 8-10 hours per month, with the majority of work concentrated around workshop dates. We typically host 2-3 workshops each month.

Authorities:

• Keyed access to the lab for fulfilling duties.

Benefits:

• Free Tinkerer-level membership at SoundBio Lab.

Qualifications:

• Required:
  • Experience in biology and/or chemistry.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.
  • Passion for science communication and our mission.
• Recommended:
  • Coursework in Biology, Biochemistry, or Bioengineering.

We understand that part of how inequality is perpetuated in STEM is the lack of opportunities for education and career development provided to marginalized groups - including people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ people, women, and people from working-class backgrounds. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or members of other marginalized communities.