Laboratory Assistant; Part-Time

Position

Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time)

• Support laboratory exercises associated with Biology.
• Prepare and set up laboratory sessions as needed for student and faculty use.
• Maintain, prepare, and replenish supplies and equipment needed for laboratory sessions.
• Maintain laboratory computers and experiment interface instruments.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assist faculty and students with equipment utilization, setup, and/or replacement during laboratory sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff regarding lab needs.
• Order laboratory supplies as needed and maintain inventory.
• Clean and properly dispose of waste, including hazardous waste, following applicable health and safety regulations.
• Supervise student use of laboratory facilities when laboratories are open.
• Participate in the development of safety procedures and training for faculty and students who use laboratory equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Laboratory Support Supervisor, Program Coordinators, and Division Dean.
• Maintain regular attendance, as it is an essential function of the position.

• Twenty‑four (24) college credit hours, including at least one (1) successfully completed lab class in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) related area.
• One (1) year of experience in a laboratory or related area.
• Experience with computers.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and reach above shoulder height.
• Capacity to sit, stand, walk, kneel, bend, and stoop as required by the job.

• Associate’s degree in a STEM related area.
• Experience working in a higher‑education institution, preferably in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with computers and software related to science.
• Ability to set up and use scientific instrumentation and equipment.

$14.00 per hour

• All finalists may be subject to a background check.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided upon written request.

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