Lab Assistant, Natural Science A&S

State-of-Georgi; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks a Lab Assistant in Natural Science A&S to support biology and chemistry labs. The role involves preparing specimens, media, solutions, setting up equipment, and ensuring safe lab operations.

Excellent communication skills are essential as you will document processes and assist with inventory. You will maintain safety standards, manage chemical inventories and safety data sheets, and support record-keeping activities in a collaborative university-like environment with

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the lab portion of one of the sequences with minimum grade B.
• Strong computer application skills.
• Minimum qualifications determined by the teaching discipline and accrediting bodies; credentialing required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various test specimens and growth media for biology, chemistry, or related labs.
• Prepare chemical solutions and set up equipment; report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Clean labs and equipment after exercises; maintain safety practices and inventory.
• Maintain MSDS records, assist with record-keeping and filing.
• Communicate clearly in oral and written form.

Skills

Computer applications

Education

Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture/Lab)

Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture/Lab)

Microbiology (Lecture/Lab)

Chemistry I (Lecture/Lab)

Chemistry II (Lecture/Lab)

Biology 1111 and 1112 (Lecture and Lab)

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: Lab Assistant, Natural Science A&S

Job Requisition ID: JR0000002210

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $15.00-$20.00 PER HOUR (BASED ON EDUCATION)

Job Description

Under general supervision prepares various test specimens and growth media for use in biology, chemistry, or related science labs. Prepares chemical solutions for use in lab experiments, set up equipment for use in lab; ensures proper operation of equipment, and reports deficiencies to supervisor. Cleans lab facilities and equipment after lab exercises are complete; breaks down and stores supplies and equipment, as necessary. Maintain compliance with recommended safety practices in all labs. Maintain chemical inventory including storage, disposal, and record-keeping. Maintain material safety data sheets, assists with record keeping, copying, and filing. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of at least one of the following sequence of classes a minimum grade of “B: in the lab portion of the course:
• Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture/Lab), Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture/Lab), Microbiology (Lecture/Lab)
• Chemistry I (Lecture/Lab), Chemistry II (Lecture/Lab)
• Biology 1111 and 1112 (Lecture and Lab)
• Strong computer application skills

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications for this position will be determined by the teaching discipline and compliance with appropriate accrediting bodies. Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all appropriate accrediting bodies for the course assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.