Part-Time Assistant II,Biology Lab Job Conroe area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Purpose and Scope

The Part Time Assistant II, Biology Lab (Teaching Assistant) provides support to faculty and helps facilitate student learning in the Biology Department for the following classes:
Majors Biology I & II, Non-Majors Bio I & II, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology I & II. Position provides assistance to both faculty and students during labs, encourages student engagement and critical thinking, proactively supports the department, and maintains laboratories to ensure a clean and safe work/laboratory environment.

Essential Job Functions

Provides support to faculty with the delivery of labs (such as helping students learn to use lab equipment, clarifying directions for procedures, setting up or taking down lab practicals, etc.).

Assists students with basic questions/issues, staying within this position's level of responsibility (position is assisting in labs, not instructing, grading, or disciplining).

Consults with faculty and other science staff to stay up-to-date with class information and faculty needs, and to be fully prepared for each lab.

Ensures clean laboratories and lab equipment.

Ensures proper disposal of biohazard materials, including but not limited to dissected specimens, biological fluids, and bacterial wastes.

Checks LSC email and consults with supervisor regularly.

Assists faculty with lab practical exams and activities.

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, fellow lab assistants, and students.
Proficient in standard biology lab protocols.
Specialized skills in anatomy and physiology.

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as laboratory models. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions

The work involves regular exposure to outdoor elements, and/or regular exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, and electrical hazards. This exposure requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of Biology 2401.

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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Part-Time Assistant II, Biology Lab