Posting number: 2026-02122
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences
Job classification: CASUAL
Posting type: Open
Categories: Research
Title: Lab Assistant
Position Number: CASUAL
Hiring Unit: C OF NAT SCI, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES, SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES
Location: UH at Manoa
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: Appointment to begin approximately mid October 2026.
Inventory of chemicals in the lab by summarizing chemicals on hand, link the appropriate MSDS sheet to entry in an google drive spreadsheet.
Determine chemical class (e.g. general, flammable, oxidizer, reactant) for chemicals and organize storage in compatible categories.
General lab cleaning, wash and store glassware.
Must have a BS in Marine Biology, Botany, or equivalent.
Must have a general knowledge of chemicals and biosafety handling procedures.
Must have at least 1 year of diverse research experiences in the field and / or in a lab setting.
Must be able to assess accuracy of herbarium specimen identification.
Must be available at least 5 hrs/ wk.
Assisted with on-going Eucheuma studies in Kaneohe Bay.
Recent Biosafety training or willingness to update your training.
Experience presenting your own research in a scientific talk.
Assist with lab housekeeping needs as determined.
Applicants must submit to Cassidy Tabata (cmlum@hawaii.edu): (1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, (2) resume, (3) names and contact information of 3 professional references and (4) copies of transcripts with confidential identifiable information (i.e. social security number, birth date, etc.) redacted are acceptable, but official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
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