Evening Science Lab Assistant: Prep & Safety

Mccneb; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a Science Lab Assistant to work with the campus Science Lab Coordinator to prepare, set up and clean science labs for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Science classes.

Hours are primarily late afternoon/evening and weekends, with on-campus duties at the South Omaha Campus. The role involves maintaining specimens, assisting with chemical inventories, and performing light clerical tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a science-related field required.
• One year of work-related experience in education, science labs or similar occupation required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work-related experience will be considered.
• Knowledge of basic science theory and applications.
• Knowledge of lab operations, equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Lab, sets-up of lab activities/experiments and cleans up.
• Assists with maintaining living laboratory specimens and cleaning aquariums.
• Assists with maintenance of chemical inventory and chemical disposal records.
• Performs clerical duties such as photocopying, laminating, updating records and files under the direction of the Science Lab Coordinator.
• Assists with lab activities (including fieldtrips) when necessary.
• Attends and completes regular safety training and recertification sessions as determined by the department in cooperation with the college Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities and functions as scheduled or assigned.

Skills

Lab operations

Basic science theory

Detail oriented

Organized

Team cooperation

Communication

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Customer/client interaction

Record keeping

Education

Associate's degree in science

Bachelor's degree in science (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows software

Job description

Metropolitan Community College is seeking a Science Lab Assistant to work with the campus Science Lab Coordinator to prepare, set up and clean science labs for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Science classes.

Hours are primarily late afternoon/evening and weekends, with on-campus duties at the South Omaha Campus. The role involves maintaining specimens, assisting with chemical inventories, and performing light clerical tasks under supervision.