Educational Aide, Physical Sciences Lab

Santa Fe College • Gainesville, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This advertisement is for multiple position(s) and is open continuously. Applications are pulled as needed. The Lab Aide position in the Physical Sciences Labs in the Natural Sciences Department provides a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, learn about safety, lab equipment, and making solutions as well as working in a fast paced professional environment.

Requirements

• The Educational Aide must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic and behavioral standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.
• Ability to work successfully in a diverse environment
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in a professional manner
• Demonstrating professionalism, civility and commitment to the success of Santa Fe students and faculty

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow lab safety rules
• Serve faculty and students with all in-class technical issues
• Prepare all equipment, solutions and perishables necessary for labs
• Read lab manuals and protocols
• Learn the experiments that are performed by students to be able to troubleshoot
• Set up and take down all labs on a weekly or biweekly basis
• Maintain clean environment in classrooms and lab prep areas
• Lead by example and help train incoming lab aides
• Assist professors in safety attire/food checks prior to labs
• Lift and unpack packages
• Help with operation of instructor computers and projectors
• Perform duties with professional demeanor and courtesy to all
• Work as a member of a diverse team
• Perform other duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed