Senior Laboratory Assistant (Biology & Science Labs)

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks a Full-time Senior Instructional Assistant in the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–6:30 pm.

This is a Bargaining, Non-Exempt, Grade 25 position. Under supervision, the Senior Instructional Assistant will set up labs, coordinate daily operations, provide instructional support to faculty, and assist students and staff with laboratory activities and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
• Two (2) years of related experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assemble/set-up and break-down laboratory experiments and demonstrations to support instructional objectives.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for laboratory work.
• Clean and store laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance or troubleshooting on laboratory equipment.
• Dispose of waste chemicals and/or medical waste per hazardous waste regulations.
• Maintain safety data sheets for chemicals and products used in laboratories.
• Assist instructors and students during labs ensuring safety of setup and equipment.
• May supervise student laboratory assistants.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related academic field

Job description

Montgomery College seeks a Full-time Senior Instructional Assistant in the Department of Natural Sciences and Engineering at Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 10:00 am–6:30 pm.

This is a Bargaining, Non-Exempt, Grade 25 position. Under supervision, the Senior Instructional Assistant will set up labs, coordinate daily operations, provide instructional support to faculty, and assist students and staff with laboratory activities and safety.