Student Employee - Chemistry or Instructional Materials Center; IMC)

Essential Job Functions

• 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 them labs.
• Complete required safety training and compliance checks.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Meet all 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 level chemistry or biology.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting.
• The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the phone.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds.
• Maintain confidentiality, be punctual, communicate changes in work schedule in advance.
• Appropriate attire as discussed for the work environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment.
• This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.