Laboratory Aide – Part Time
| Department: | Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Updated: | 12/2002 |
| Reviewed: | 6/28/07 |
| Approved STPUD: | NH |
Job Physical Requirements Analysis
| Job Specific Body Movements | Occasionally 1/3 of time or less |
Frequently 1/3 – 2/3 of time |
Continuously More than 2/3 of time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sitting | 5% of day | ||
| Standing | 84% of day | ||
| Walking | 10% of day | ||
| Driving | 1% of day | ||
| Hearing | 100% of day | ||
| Speaking | 5% of day | ||
| Lifting 1-20 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting 20-50 lbs | X | ||
| Lifting 50+ lbs | X | ||
| Working/reaching above shoulder | X | ||
| Working w/arms extended @ shoulder level | X | ||
| Working with body bent over at waist | X | ||
| Working in kneeling position | X | ||
| Crawling | X | ||
| Climbing stairs | X | ||
| Climbing ladder | X | ||
| Major Hand | X | ||
| Pulling | X | ||
| Pushing | X | ||
| Fine Manipulation | X | ||
| Typing/Keyboard | X | ||
| Writing | X | ||
| Simple Grasping | X | ||
| Filing | X | ||
| Power Grip | X | ||
| Tools | X | ||
| Equipment | X | ||
| Hand Twisting | X | ||
| Folding | X |
Height from Floor of Objects to Be Reached or Worked On:
| Object | Height |
|---|---|
| Glassware and Chemicals | 6” and 8’ |
| Books | 6’ |
| Workbench | 3’ |
Equipment Used
Laboratory glassware, autoclaves, dishwasher, deionizer, pH meter, conductivity meter, magnetic stirrer, reagent bottles, cleaning materials, truck, top loader balance, analytical balance, and other general laboratory equipment.
Working Conditions
Exposure to poisons, toxic fumes, noxious odors, hazardous wastes, acids, caustics, carcinogens, oxidizers, and flammables. Safety precautions and procedures are required with all exposures. Exposure to compressed gases and steam pressure vessels. Exposure to pathogenic bacteria, protozoa, and viruses. Potential exposure to broken glassware. Also works in office environment.