Educational Aide, Biology Lab

LM Wind Power / GE; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

LM Wind Power / GE is seeking an Educational Aide – Biology Lab to provide hands-on laboratory experience and support for faculty and students. Key responsibilities include preparing lab equipment and solutions, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting faculty with technical issues.

Applicants should be currently enrolled Santa Fe College students with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Preferred qualifications include completion of lab coursework and prior lab experience, fostering a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at Santa Fe College, maintaining a 2.5 GPA.
• Preferred: prior lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow lab safety rules.
• Serve faculty and students with all in-class technical issues.
• Prepare equipment and solutions for labs.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Detail oriented

Adaptability to change

Education

Currently enrolled Santa Fe College student

Completion of laboratory coursework

Job description

Job Description Summary

This position is offered continuously and for multiple openings. The Educational Aide – Biology Lab in the Natural Sciences Department provides hands‑on laboratory experience, safety training, and support for faculty and students in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Learn and follow lab safety rules.
• Serve faculty and students with all in‑class technical issues.
• Prepare equipment, solutions, and perishables for biology labs.
• Read lab manuals, protocols, and experiment steps to troubleshoot.
• Set up and dismantle biology labs on a weekly or biweekly basis.
• Maintain a clean environment in classrooms and lab prep areas.
• Lead by example and train incoming lab aides.
• Assist faculty with safety attire/food checks before labs.
• Lifts and unpacks packages.
• Assist with operation of instructor computers and projectors.
• Perform duties with a professional demeanor and courtesy to all.
• Work as a member of a diverse team.
• Strictly honor the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information in accordance with state, federal, and college regulations.
• Comply with all published college rules and procedures, including FERPA and confidentiality requirements.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic and behavioral standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
• Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
• Preferred: completion of laboratory coursework and prior lab experience.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal background check will be conducted.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Works successfully in a multicultural environment.
• Adaptability to change; flexible and supportive in a rapid‑growth environment.
• Effective communication in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner.
• Customer service skills; responds promptly and courteously to student and faculty questions.
• Maintains integrity, professionalism, civility, and high ethical standards.
• Organization & time management: plans, schedules, and organizes tasks to meet deadlines.
• Problem solving: identifies issues, determines causes, develops creative solutions, and implements resolutions.
• Detail oriented: maintains accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi‑tasking: manages, prioritizes, and performs multiple tasks simultaneously.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Santa Fe College is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity. No member of the college community is excluded, denied benefits, or discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and to applicants for admission, employment, and the general public. For more information, visit sfcollege.edu/eaeo or contact [e-mail].