Part-Time Assistant II, Science Lab

Lone Star College; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 17,729 - 25,251; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

A community college in the United States is seeking a Part Time Assistant II for the lab, responsible for supporting lab prep and maintaining safety protocols. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and relevant science coursework. Key duties include preparing lab solutions, handling waste, and assisting faculty and students. Benefits include a tuition waiver, flexible work schedule, and participation in a retirement plan. Pay is $15.60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate.
• Maintain a safety record with strong safety consciousness.
• Demonstrate flexibility and creativity while performing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support lab manager and faculty in preparing and delivering labs.
• Prepare laboratory solutions like stains and reagents.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety and cleaning protocols.

Skills

Computer literacy

Safety consciousness

Flexibility

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of appropriate college level science coursework

Job description

Location

20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339.

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Part Time Assistant II, Lab is responsible for routine lab preparation duties. May be responsible for tracking laboratory equipment and supplies. Position refers problems to experts as needed. Activities involve a variety of routine tasks such as cleaning glassware, and many non-routine tasks that require independent judgment to resolve issues.

Essential Job Functions

1. Supports lab manager and faculty in preparation and delivery of labs
2. Prepares some lab solutions such as stains and reagents
3. Properly handles and disposes of laboratory wastes
4. Provides routine lab support including all aspects of lab safety, cleaning and dishwashing, and inspection and maintenance of lab classrooms including equipment and supplies needed for each class period
5. Performs record keeping requiring accuracy and attention to detail
6. Works with faculty and students as needed, especially staffing Open Lab periods for student independent work; Ensures proper supplies and safety procedures during this time
7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be computer literate
• Safety record and safety consciousness
• Flexible and creative to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office and/or laboratory environment with exposure to safety hazards typical in a laboratory (working with chemicals, live specimens, moving equipment, etc.)
• Safety protocol must be strictly followed at all times
• Work schedule is flexible around student class and work schedule, but priority will be given to staffing at peak demand times for Biology labs

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Completion of appropriate college level science coursework

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60

Benefits

Tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.