College Laboratory Assistant 2 / CLA2

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities • Bloomington, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Biology Learning Center (BLC) serves about 3000 students annually at Normandale Community College (NCC) and is a unique learning facility that provides individualized and self-paced laboratory experiences for students. The College Laboratory Assistant 2 position exists to assist in the operation and maintenance of the BLC particularly in solution, media, and material preparation, and to provide assistance to students. Under limited supervision the incumbent performs technical work within the BLC; Prepares and sets up lab activities; assists and tutors students in carrying out laboratory experiments and assignments; oversees daily activities of the laboratory; performs related work as required. This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

Requirements

• Associates degree or higher degree in biology or related sciences AND 1 academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in biology at the high school level or above
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in biology
• Ability effectively communicates with students, staff, faculty, and supervisor.
• Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of microscopy, bacteriology technique, aseptic technique, dissection, pH meters, spectrophotometers, analytical balances, preparation of chemical reagents and media.
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills sufficient for record keeping and organization of the lab.
• Coursework in chemistry, general biology, molecular biology, and microbiology

Responsibilities

• Prepares and sets up lab activities
• Assists and tutors students in carrying out laboratory experiments and assignments
• Oversees daily activities of the laboratory
• Performs related work as required

Benefits

• low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance
• income protection plans
• generous vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• employer paid life insurance
• pre-tax flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tax-deferred compensation plans
• tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees