Student Employee, Biology​/Chemistry Lab Assistant Assistant

Student Employee, Biology/Chemistry Lab Assistant Assistant

The Biology/Chemistry lab assistant will assist with Biology/Chemistry laboratory prep by cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Position is part-time in the Natural Sciences and Physical Education department under Academic Affairs, reporting to the Biology Lab Supervisor. The classification is non-exempt with a minimum pay rate of $15.00 per hour and is FWS eligible.

Essential job duties and key responsibilities include:

• Adhering to safety procedures and policies as detailed in the JJC Chemical Hygiene Plan
• Preparing laboratory materials for all Biology and Chemistry courses
• Preparing media for Microbiology Labs, including operating the autoclave and practicing aseptic techniques
• Maintaining aquariums, plants, lab animals, and other living specimens
• Maintaining cadavers
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, including cleaning, storage, and inventories
• Maintaining classrooms and general lab clean-up
• Preparing chemical solutions and observing proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials

The position requires working 10-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 am to 4:00 pm, with the possibility of working up to 28 hours per week during summer and holiday breaks with supervisor approval.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Being enrolled at JJC for 6 or more credit hours in the fall/spring semester
• Having a GPA of 2.0 or above
• Completing previous coursework in Biology and/or Chemistry
• Being able to work well with others
• Being able to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence

Preferred qualifications include:

• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency
• Demonstrated multicultural competence

Physical demands include some moderate lifting. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office and/or outdoor environment.