College Laboratory Assistant 1- Biology Lab Assistant
About The Position
The Biology Department at Anoka-Ramsey Community College offers a variety of courses, ranging from Principles of Biology to Genetics and General Ecology for the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) and general education, and in preparation for allied health fields and transfer to Biology major programs, such as pre-med and pre-vet, at four-year institutions. The Biology Lab Assistant assists students in the instructional processes for laboratory exercises by working with faculty to review and develop experiments and exercises, preparation of solutions, and handling of animals used in biology instructions. This also includes maintenance of plants and the green house, setting up laboratory experiments and demonstrations, maintaining equipment, assisting in ordering and inventorying equipment and supplies, and ensuring proper storage. This position will also supervise work study students and peer tutors.
Requirements
- Post-secondary coursework in Biology sufficient to provide technical lab services for students, faculty, and staff OR 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Biology at the high school level or above OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of and commitment to equity and inclusion
- Post-secondary coursework in Chemistry OR 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Chemistry
- Experience in maintenance of organisms and other model systems, preparation of chemicals and maintenance of inventory
- Understanding of subject matter and principles in microbiology, anatomy/physiology, biology, and chemistry
- Knowledge of lab safety and the ability to convey this to others
- Verbal and written communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate and collaborate with others
Responsibilities
- Assists students in the instructional processes for laboratory exercises.
- Works with faculty to review and develop experiments and exercises.
- Prepares solutions.
- Handles animals used in biology instructions.
- Maintains plants and the greenhouse.
- Sets up laboratory experiments and demonstrations.
- Maintains equipment.
- Assists in ordering and inventorying equipment and supplies.
- Ensures proper storage of materials.
- Supervises work study students and peer tutors.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
- Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
- Various investment options
- Dedicated professional development
- Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
