What are the responsibilities and job description for the Undergraduate Research Assistant - Student Service position at Purdue University?
The hired student will assist with general laboratory and greenhouse duties, including preparing media, washing glassware, planting and harvesting greenhouse plants, and weekly maintenance of saltwater aquaria housing marine algae and photosynthetic sea slugs.
Previous lab experience (classroom or research-based), especially in the biological sciences, is preferred but not required. Students who are work-study eligible are encouraged to apply.
Able to receive and follow through on verbal instruction from lab members to provide support for research related to greenhouse and saltwater aquaria experiment.