Part-Time Staff: Science Laboratory Assistant (Pool)

Metropolitan Community College; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated part-time staff member for laboratory support. This role is essential for preparing laboratory chemicals and experiments across various science disciplines, including Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The ideal candidate will have experience in laboratory procedures and safety regulations, ensuring a safe and efficient learning environment. Join a forward-thinking team committed to fostering educational excellence and supporting students in their scientific endeavors. If you are passionate about science and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in science or one year of lab experience preferred.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory chemicals and experiments for science labs.
• Maintain inventory and ensure proper disposal of hazardous waste.
• Support instructors in developing instructional materials.

Skills

Knowledge of science laboratory procedures

Inventory management of chemicals

Understanding of waste regulations

Ability to identify specimens

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree in science or related field

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Class Category
Temporary Part-Time Staff

Job Open Date
07/01/2024

Job Close Date
06/30/2025

Open Until Filled
No

Position Summary

This is a POOL position. Application materials for this limited duration assignment is based on semester-by-semester needs due to increasing demand within this subject area.

Job Summary:
Prepare laboratory chemicals and experiments for all science labs.

Essential Functions:
Include but not limited to the following:

Biology and Chemistry

• Knowledge of science laboratory procedures, concepts, and equipment used in laboratories.


• Maintain an adequate inventory of chemicals and materials for instructional purposes, researching and ordering supplies as needed.


• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local waste regulations, right-to-know, and other safety regulations and procedures through training.


• Maintain hazardous waste inventory for all sciences and perform waste determinations to identify hazard category of all chemical wastes assuring proper disposal according to federal, state, and local regulations.


• Support instructors in the development and evaluation of instructional materials and approaches, and assist in revising instructional techniques.


• Ability to recognize both living and prepared specimens of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, plants and animals, or ability to identify chemical classes and reagents in order to provide correct materials for laboratory instruction.


• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Physics

• Organizing equipment storage.


• Filing and copying of laboratory material(s).


• Preparing the equipment needed for the laboratory.


• Restoring and checking the function of the lab equipment after labs have been completed.


• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Biology and Chemistry

• Associate's degree in science, engineering or a related field.

OR

• One (1) year full time directly related work experience (preferred in a lab setting).

Physics

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).


• No background in physics is necessary.

To learn more about the above programs please click on the below links:

• Biology


• Chemistry


• Physics

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Compensation
$15.00 per hour

Type of Part-time Job
Part Time Staff