Part time Advanced Chemistry Lab Technician

Hillsborough College; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,553; Part time

Job summary

Hillsborough College in Tampa, Florida is hiring for a laboratory monitoring position. This role involves coordinating lab operations, assisting faculty and students with equipment use, and maintaining a safe lab environment.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree and two years of relevant experience, with the ability to work some evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include setting up labs, cleaning, and providing necessary materials for lab instruction.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and two years of experience working in a science, chemistry or medical laboratory.
• Must be able to work some evening and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab assistants and support faculty and students regarding appropriate use of equipment.
• Set up and take down labs for class when appropriate.
• Clean and stock materials.
• Provide materials and equipment for effective laboratory instruction.
• Assist faculty with the preparation of lab materials.
• Monitor and coordinate lab activities; train part-time lab technicians.
• Maintain safe and clean working conditions in the lab.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory use.
• Maintain lab equipment and keep supplies stocked.

Skills

Laboratory Monitoring

Equipment Management

Chemical Mixing

Inventory Management

Education

Associates degree

Job description

Compensation

$14.00 - $14.92 per hour

Position Summary

This position monitors and coordinates the activities of assigned laboratories to enable effective and safe lab operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab assistants and support faculty and students regarding appropriate use of equipment and lab procedures, mixing chemicals; troubleshoot problems.
• Set up and take down labs for class when appropriate.
• Clean and stock materials.
• Provide necessary materials and equipment required for effective laboratory instruction and experiments.
• Assist faculty with the preparation of lab materials (mixing chemicals) and lab tests.
• Monitor and coordinate lab activities; train and/or provide guidance to part-time lab technicians and student assistants.
• Maintain safe and clean working conditions in the lab.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare specimens for laboratory use.
• Maintain lab equipment as needed; keep supplies stocked as necessary.
• Perform similar and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree and two years of experience working in a science, chemistry or medical laboratory.
• Must be able to work some evening and weekends.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. Preference will also be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At the time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the minimum requirement for veterans' preference claim. The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check, which includes fingerprinting. Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.