Program Assistant - Science

Indian River State College; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 17,559 - 25,008; Full time

Job summary

Indian River State College in Port Saint Lucie, FL, seeks an instructional laboratory assistant to provide technical support for teaching laboratories and the Lab Manager. The role involves preparing reagents, setting up labs, and maintaining equipment to ensure smooth daily operation of instructional labs.

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with at least one college-level science lab course, plus knowledge of basic lab safety and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; at least one college-level science lab course.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience or ability to work with, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment.
• Detail oriented, sound judgment, multi-tasking, team or independent work.

Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and solutions specific to the science area assigned, using established standards.
• Sets up laboratory for science lab experiments and exercises; distributes and arranges equipment, models and other related material.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of instructional labs.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of exercises and experiments.
• Implements new or modified policies and procedures.
• Prepares special instructions for non-routine and complex assignments.
• Complies with the correct procedures, policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Lab safety

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; one college-level science lab course

Job description

Job Summary

Under direct supervision, provides technical support for both the teaching laboratories and the Lab Manager for assigned program. Performs routine laboratory and general technical tasks necessary for daily operation of instructional laboratories. Collects, prepares, cleans, and stores glassware and other lab equipment. Stocks and prepares media, reagents, chemical solutions and stains. Maintains records and files.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares reagents and solutions specific to the science area assigned, using established standards.
• Sets up laboratory for science lab experiments and exercises; distributes and arranges equipment, models and other related material.
• Assists in the operation and maintenance of instructional labs.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of exercises and experiments.
• Implements new or modified policies and procedures.
• Prepares special instructions for non-routine and complex assignments.
• Complies with the correct procedures, policies, and health and safety regulations.
• Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, and completion of at least one college‑level science laboratory course.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Experience or ability to work with, troubleshoot, and maintain assigned equipment.
• Ability to be accurate and detail oriented, use sound judgment, multi‑task, be people oriented, and work independently as well as with others.

Physical Demands

This position classifies the physical exertion requirements as light work involving lifting no more than 25 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.

Pay range starts at: $15.45/hour | All salary calculations start at the minimum salary and will be based on candidate's education and experience | Open until filled.