Research Assistant I - The Friedman Brain Institute

Job description

Under direct supervision, performs routine maintenance checks of equipment, responsible for the glassware facility and also performs routine checks regarding standard operating procedures of all laboratories; also provides support services for research labs. - Daily washing, sterilization, replacement of glassware and cleaning of glassware bins - Routine maintenance of autoclave machine, ice machine and dark room as needed - Generate engineering requests for labs and Linear Equipment Room areas (for repairs, light bulb changes, outlet changes and installations, sink/plumbing repairs, etc.) - Assists with other engineering requests for outlet installation or other as needed. - Prepares purchase orders for lab supplies, lab maintenance and equipment repair as needed. - Laundry drop-off and pick-up for lab coats - Ensures that lab safety protocols are adhered to in Core lab spaces according to Environmental Health & Safety standards (including sharps bins, eye wash and all other safety protocols) - Handles receiving of packages, picks up and distributes all mail - Monitors report for dry ice usage and deliveries - Monitoring –80 freezer units housed in linear equipment rooms as needed...