Lab Assistant Science - Environmental Science and Geology

Collin College•Frisco, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant Science supports Environmental Science and Geology courses by preparing classroom experiments according to course syllabi and preparation sheets. The role uses solutions, media, supplies, chemicals, products, and laboratory equipment, and helps maintain laboratory and classroom resources, equipment, safety, and organization. The position also provides assistance to students, faculty, staff, and the public; supports faculty with equipment and tools; and may train or help monitor other personnel. Work schedules may need to accommodate morning, afternoon, or evening hours, and evening or weekend scheduling may be required. An associate degree from an accredited institution and two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, are required. Transcripts must be submitted with the application. This is a security-sensitive position requiring a criminal background check. The role involves medium physical work, occasional exposure to environmental conditions or hazards, and occasional outside work.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited institution.
Two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Transcripts are required at the time of application; applications without transcripts will be considered incomplete.
Candidates must undergo a criminal background check because this is a security-sensitive position.
Ability to perform medium physical work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently or constantly.
Ability to perform duties involving talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and balancing.
Ability to work a schedule that may include morning, afternoon, or evening hours; evening and weekend scheduling may be required.

Responsibilities

Prepare classroom experiments using solutions, media, supplies, products, chemicals, and laboratory equipment according to course syllabi and preparation sheets.
Maintain adequate stocks and inventories of equipment, supplies, and chemical or bio-hazard waste; assess user needs and submit supply requests to the lab manager.
Track product expiration dates and keep supplies organized and accessible according to department requirements.
Maintain laboratory and classroom equipment, perform minor repairs and maintenance, conduct routine checks, and notify the appropriate supervisor of major repair or replacement needs.
Assist with implementation of safety procedures and standards and identify and report potential safety hazards.
Dispose of used or spent supplies and products in accordance with federal EPA regulations, state and local ordinances, and College policies.
Organize and maintain laboratory rooms, including washing and refilling containers, collecting trash, and putting away clean containers.
Adjust and clean screens and monitors; clean spills and equipment as directed by instructors or a supervisor.
Maintain records, forms, and system data, including data entry and copying.
Greet students, faculty, staff, and the public professionally; answer telephone calls promptly and maintain confidentiality of records.
Prepare cultures, chemicals, stains, solutions, and dilutions from discipline preparation sheets as needed, and ensure safe disposal of used supplies.
Produce slides, handouts, flyers, or other classroom and recruiting materials as needed.
Train new personnel and assist with monitoring student assistants or part-time lab assistants when requested.
Help coordinate troubleshooting among students, instructors, web services, and others.
Assist faculty with equipment, software, and tools; connect and disconnect equipment and tools according to instructions.
Cross-train in various functions to provide backup for other staff positions.
Attend required department and division meetings and professional development, health, and safety training.
Represent the department at college and community events.
Perform other assigned duties and comply with College policies, procedures, standards, and Core Values.