Student Lab Technician

Parkland College; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Parkland College in Champaign, IL is seeking student employees to support college labs. Roles include preparing materials, assisting with reagents, setting up labs, and maintaining safety and inventory.

Requires ability to work with minimal supervision, effective communication, and confidentiality. Background check with fingerprinting will be completed after offer; some positions may require Federal Work Study.

Qualifications

• Meet eligibility requirements for student employment as determined by Financial Aid.
• Some positions may require Federal Work Study.
• One year of high school chemistry or biology, or one semester of college chemistry/biology.
• Background check with fingerprinting after offer.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading.
• Maintain confidentiality and punctuality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• SURS return-to-work restrictions: not a SURS annuitant or willing to suspend annuity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare lab materials such as chemical solutions or microbiology media.
• Assist in coordination of reagents, supplies, and equipment for labs.
• Set up and take down labs.
• Conduct cleaning and maintenance checks of lab and safety equipment.
• Assist with inventory maintenance.
• Assist with proper handling of chemical or biohazardous waste.
• Prepare and package on-line lab supplies.
• Clean glassware and restock lab supplies.
• Complete required safety training and compliance checks.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Adaptability

Education

High school chemistry or biology (1 year) or college chemistry/biology (1 semester)

Job description

Parkland College in Champaign, IL is seeking student employees to support college labs. Roles include preparing materials, assisting with reagents, setting up labs, and maintaining safety and inventory.

Requires ability to work with minimal supervision, effective communication, and confidentiality. Background check with fingerprinting will be completed after offer; some positions may require Federal Work Study.