Teaching Assistant, Biology

Laboratory Assistant

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool. As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an inventory of required laboratory supplies for specific courses by communicating with the Instructors and placing orders as needed through the Liberal Arts Administrative Assistant
• Cleaning, organizing, and proper disposal of materials and biohazardous waste in the lab
• Prepare Microbiology media for BIOL 251, and BIOL 190 as needed. Maintain cultures for microbiology, including ensuring fresh cultures are ready for each lab in coordination with the instructor
• Setting up the laboratory for each class exercise, including organization and distribution of equipment, supplies, and handouts
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Biology or closely related field (Equivalent experience can be substituted for an Associate's degree)
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty and staff

Compensation:

$17.20 per hour

Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 48.8% Required Attachment(s)

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