Part-Time Assistant II,Biotech Lab Job Houston area,Texas USA,Science

Job Title:

Part-Time Assistant II, Biotech Lab

Location:

LSC-Montgomery

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

One LSC
Student Focused
Own It
Foster Belonging
Cultivate Community
Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.
LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Under moderate supervision, the Part Time Assistant II, Biotech Lab position is responsible for multiple functions in Biotechnology laboratory preparation. Activities involve a variety of routine tasks such as cleaning glassware, and cleaning and maintaining the laboratory, and many non-routine tasks that require independent judgment to resolve lab-related issues. The position requires the dependable and accurate preparation of materials, equipment, reagents and buffers to exacting specifications required for successful student laboratory investigations.

Responsibilities may include tracking laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment. Position refers problems to experts as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Supports faculty, staff and the lab coordinator in the timely and accurate preparation of labs for multiple biotechnology classes including Intro to Biotechnology, Lab Methods and Techniques, Lab Instrumentation, Molecular Biology Techniques, Medical Biotechnology, Principles of Biochemistry and Cell Culture Techniques

Operates and maintains laboratory equipment including autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, PCR equipment, spectrophotometers, HPLC equipment, 96 well plate reader and washer, laminar flow hoods, fume hoods, microscopes and various other biotech related lab equipment

Prepares complex chemical and microbiological reagents according to standards and protocols

Ensures that safety and quality assurance practices are followed

Provides assistance in proper disposal of chemical and biohazardous waste

Provides assistance with yearly computerized laboratory supplies and equipment inventory

Provides routine lab support including cleaning equipment and cleaning, organizing and restocking of labs, washing glassware and tracking supplies inventory

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to achieve precise micropipetting and accurate weighing and measuring
Ability to follow laboratory procedures, manuals and SOPs
Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Strong math and chemistry skills
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
Effective communication skills with students, faculty, staff, and Program Director
Flexible and creative to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or ability to lift moderately heavy items, such as boxes of supplies or equipment. The work may require specific, but common, physical…