Work Study Lab Assistant: Muscle Biology Lab

PLEASE READ THIS JOB POSTING CAREFULLY! This posting is for a position which requires that YOU HAVE A FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD FOR FALL 2025/ WINTER 2026. IF YOU ARE UNSURE IF YOU HAVE A FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD, UNLESS YOU APPLIED FOR THIS AWARD AND WERE NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE AWARD, YOU DON'T HAVE THE AWARD AND SHOULD NOT APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. 

The Muscle Biology Lab at Oakland University is seeking a motivated undergraduate student to join our team as a Lab Assistant.  Our lab focuses on wet-lab research using a variety of molecular biology techniques, including genotyping, PCR, real-time PCR, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry, muscle cell culture and animal work.  Please note that you must have a Federal Work Study (FWS) award to apply for this position.

Primary Responsibilities:

Maintain lab cleanliness and organization

Wash dishes and sterlize tools and materials (autoclaving)

Prepare buffers, reagents, and other materials for experiments

Assist with general animal husbandry and maintenance of the mouse colony

Support graduate students and the PI in routine laboratory experiments

Preferred Qualifications

Prior lab experience is a plus but not required

Willingness to work with mice (training provided)

Strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingess to learn

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a biomedical research environment.  Hours are flexible based on your class schedule.

To apply, pleae submit your resume and a brief statement of interest in your cover letter.

IMPORTANT:  YOU MUST HAVE APPLIED FOR THE  FEDERAL WORK STUDY AWARD PREVIOUSLY AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE AWARD; IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE AWARD, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.