Part-Time Assistant II, Biology Lab

Overview

Job Title: Part-Time Assistant II, Biology Lab

Location: LSC-Montgomery

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job : 44746

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.

• 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 in order 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 bio hazard materials, including but not limited to dissected specimens, biological fluids, and bacterial wastes
• Check LSC email and consult with supervisor regularly
• Assists faculty with lab practical exams and activities
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

• 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

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.

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.

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of Biology 2401

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).

If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview.

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