Senior Lab Assistant - Biology & Science Labs

Montgomery College; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid vacation

Sick

Paid holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Group legal benefits

Professional development

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Tuition waiver for employee and depend

Wellness programming including onsite

Job summary

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, seeks a Full-time Senior Instructional Assistant in the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.

This is a Bargaining, Non-Exempt Status, Grade 25 position. Under supervision, the senior instructional associate will maintain assigned instructional laboratory and support and coordinate daily operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Two years of related experience required.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/set-up and break-down laboratory experiments, demonstrations, and practical exercises to support instructional objectives.
• Prepare solutions and reagents needed for laboratory work.
• Clean and store laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance or troubleshooting on laboratory equipment, if applicable.
• Dispose of waste chemicals and/or special medical waste in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.
• Maintain safety data sheets for chemicals/products used in laboratories.
• Maintain live organisms/biological specimens where applicable.
• Maintain laboratory areas, equipment storage and stock rooms.
• Receive/unpack deliveries and ensure security of equipment storage.
• Monitor/inventory equipment and supplies; inspect safety equipment.
• Identify maintenance issues and report to authorities.
• Assist instructors and students during labs, ensuring safety.
• Provide input for updating laboratory preparation books and guidance.
• May research equipment for laboratory use and assist in purchasing.

Skills

Two years of related experience

Laboratory safety practices

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus, seeks a Full-time Senior Instructional Assistant in the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 am - 6:30 pm.

This is a Bargaining, Non-Exempt Status, Grade 25 position. Under supervision, the senior instructional associate will maintain assigned instructional laboratory and support and coordinate daily operations.