Biology Science Center Lab Aide - Student

Biology Science Center Lab Aide
- Student Position Overview

The Biology Science Center (BSC) Lab Aide will perform routine tasks required for the ongoing operation of science labs and laboratory preparation areas, including the greenhouse, with supervision. Responsibilities include checking labs, restocking supplies, inspecting for maintenance needs, cleaning equipment, and providing general assistance to lab assistants and students.

• Perform routine cleaning and organization of labs, greenhouse, and preparation areas.
• Check labs and restock supplies such as gloves, paper towels, soap, DI water, and other items.
• Inspect labs for maintenance requirements, including leaks and eye‑wash functionality.
• Wash, rinse, dry, and store laboratory glassware; clean dissection equipment with animal tissue.
• Clean sinks, refrigerators, tables, hotplates, lab scales, models, microscopes, and greenhouse plants.
• Assist BSC lab assistants with lab setup, building equipment, and office tasks, including front‑desk assistance.
• Participate in required safety training and follow all safety regulations and policies.

• Positive communication and human‑relations skills.
• Adherence to policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Initiative to perform duties independently with minimal supervision.

• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs; frequent lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Frequent standing and walking within the lab.
• Operation of equipment involving repetitive hand and wrist motions.
• Use of computer and other office/lab equipment.
• Exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

• Previous greenhouse experience or plant knowledge.
• Comfortable working in an environment with dissected animals.

• Must be a current OCCC student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester (or 3 credit hours in summer) or a current OCCC student with a federal work‑study award.

10–25 hours per week with a flexible schedule, including daytime, evening, and Saturday hours (Saturday hours only during Spring and Fall semesters).

Classification

Title:

Student Employment Program (FWSP/STEP)

Working Title:

Biology Science Center Lab Aide
- Student

Annual

Hours:

As needed, not to exceed 25 hours per week

Placement Range: $10.00

Position Type:
Student Employee

Job Category:
Student

Reports To:

Biology Lab Supervisor

Open Date: 07/17/2024