Part Time Technical Assistant Biology

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara is seeking a Part-time Biology Technical Assistant to support the Biology department in the Business & STEM division. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, and assisting with inventory and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or higher in Biology (or related field) with classroom lab experience, and strong organizational/time-management skills. Salary varies by education level, with higher pay for Master’s degrees.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Biology or a biology-related field with at least 6 lab-based science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for undergraduate biology laboratories (e.g., microbiology media, cultures, reagents).
• Set up and remove class materials weekly in lab classrooms.
• Maintain laboratory organization including sterilization and waste disposal.
• Manage inventory and purchasing records.
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Laboratory techniques

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Biology or related field with 6+ lab-based courses

Tools

Autoclave operation

Microscope maintenance

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Part Time Technical Assistant Biology

Position Category

Position Category Faculty

Position Status

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Advertised Salary

Advertised Salary $22.52-$24.76 per hour

Department

Department Biology

Working Hours

Working Hours Varies

General Description

SUNY NIagara has a need for part time Biology Technical Assistants to work in the Business & STEM division.

The rate of pay is based on the level of education the candidate possesses. For a Bachelor’s degree or lower the rate of pay will be $22.52 per hour. For a Master’s degree or higher the rate of pay will be $24.76 per hour.

In order to build and maintain an active pool of qualified candidates to meet our present and future needs for this position, SUNY Niagara will accept applications on a continuous basis. Openings may or may not exist at this time. Applications are evaluated on an as-needed basis, and candidates will be contacted when the department has an opening. Candidates who submit their information may or may not be notified as to the status of their application.

Typical Work Activities

• Prepare materials for use in undergraduate biology laboratories including microbiology media, microbiology cultures and chemical reagents;
• Set up and remove class materials weekly in laboratory classrooms;
• Maintain laboratory organization including proper sterilization and disposal of wastes;
• Manage inventory including maintaining records, recommend purchasing;
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained.

Essential Functions

Required Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher in Biology or a degree in a biology-related field with at least 6 lab-based science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Desirable Qualifications

Proficiency performing techniques in Microbiology: media preparation, culturing of bacteria, protozoans, and/or fungi, sterilization and disposal of wastes; proficiency using and maintaining an autoclave; experience maintaining microscopes and other laboratory instruments.

License(s)/Certifications

About SUNY Niagara

Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. NCCC offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates which are supported by outstanding student services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. NCCC provides a variety of cultural, social, and international experiences, as well as community education and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stake-holders. The College operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency, and is accountable to meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Established in 1962, NCCC offers a comprehensive and vibrant learning environment with an enrollment of approximately 4,981 students (Fall 2019 semester). The student to faculty ratio is 17:1, providing a high degree of personalized attention and connection between students and faculty.

The NCCC campus, located in Sanborn, NY, offers easy access to both Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls State Park, and is minutes from the Canadian border. The campus is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. NCCC serves the community in two locations within Niagara County, at the Sanborn campus, and at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, located in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.

NCCC continues to actively expand with the recent opening of its Learning Commons Center, a $25 million dollar project on the Sanborn campus. In just a short period of time, it has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services.

NCCC welcomes applicants who are committed in helping us fulfill our mission and to reach our vision of being a leader in providing a dynamic, high quality, educational environment responsive to current and emerging needs of our students and community. At NCCC we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution and seek candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

EEO Statement

NCCC does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Posting Number

Posting Number F031P

Open Date

Open Date 07/12/2019

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in Biology or a degree in a biology-related field with at least 6 lab-based science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level?
  • Yes
  • No

Human Resources
A261 Notar Administration Building
3111 Saunders Settlement Road Sanborn, NY 14132
Phone - 716-614-5950, Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.