College Laboratory Asst 2
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 reports to the Academic Operations Supervisor and works collaboratively with Biology faculty, Lab staff and student workers to actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including to achieve equity in educational outcomes and to support a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.
Requirements
- Associate 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 OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in biology.
- 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.
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
- 11 paid Holidays
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
- a Pension Plan
- 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
- pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
- employer paid life insurance
- short and long term disability
- professional development
- a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
