Biology Lab Assistant - College Laboratory Assistant 1

Biology Lab Assistant
- College Laboratory Assistant 1

Working Title:
Biology Lab Assistant
- College Laboratory Assistant 1
Job Class:
College Laboratory Assistant 1
Agency:
Minnesota State

• Job : 95724
• Location
  :
  Coon Rapids
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 07/22/2026
• Closing Date
  : 08/10/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  : MN St Colleges & Universities / Ank/Ramsey CC-Coon Rpds-AFSCME
• Appointment Type
  :
  Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  : 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range: $21.26 - $29.28 / hourly; $44,390 - $61,136 / annually
• Job Class Option
  :
  Biological Sciences
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Biology Department at Anoka‑Ramsey Community College offers a variety of courses, ranging from Principles of Biology to Genetics and General Ecology for the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) and general education, and in preparation for allied health fields and transfer to Biology major programs, such as pre‑med and pre‑vet, at four‑year institutions.

The Biology Lab Assistant assists students in the instructional processes for laboratory exercises by working with faculty to review and develop experiments and exercises, preparation of solutions, and handling of animals used in biology instructions. This also includes maintenance of plants and the green house, setting up laboratory experiments and demonstrations, maintaining equipment, assisting in ordering and inventorying equipment and supplies, and ensuring proper storage.

This position will also supervise work study students and peer tutors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Post –secondary coursework in Biology sufficient to provide technical lab services for students, faculty, and staff
• OR 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Biology at the high school level or above
• OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of and commitment to equity and inclusion
• Post-secondary coursework in Chemistry OR 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Chemistry
• Experience in maintenance of organisms and other model systems, preparation of chemicals and maintenance of inventory
• Understanding of subject matter and principles in microbiology, anatomy/physiology, biology, and chemistry
• Knowledge of lab safety and the ability to convey this to others
• Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate and collaborate with others

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event…