Lab Assistant Science - Environmental Science and Geology
About The Position
The Lab Assistant Science supports Environmental Science and Geology courses by preparing classroom experiments using solutions, media, supplies, chemicals, and laboratory equipment according to course syllabi and preparation sheets. The role maintains laboratory and classroom supplies and equipment, supports safety and proper disposal procedures, organizes laboratory spaces, maintains records, and assists faculty, students, and other staff with equipment and troubleshooting. The position may involve preparing cultures, chemicals, stains, solutions, and dilutions; producing classroom or recruiting materials; training personnel; and monitoring student or part-time lab assistants when requested. The employee may need to work flexible morning, afternoon, or evening schedules, and the position may require evening and weekend scheduling. This is a security-sensitive position requiring a criminal background check.
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 submitted without transcripts will be considered incomplete.
- Candidates are subject to a criminal background check because the position is security-sensitive.
- Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasionally exerting up to 50 pounds of force, frequently exerting up to 20 pounds, and performing tasks involving standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and balancing.
Responsibilities
- Prepare classroom experiments using solutions, media, supplies, chemicals, and laboratory equipment according to course syllabi and preparation sheets.
- Maintain stocks and inventories of equipment, supplies, and chemical or bio-hazard waste; determine user needs, request supplies from the lab manager, track product expiration dates, and keep supplies organized and accessible.
- Maintain laboratory and classroom equipment, perform minor repairs and maintenance, conduct routine checks, and notify the appropriate supervisor when major repairs or replacements are needed.
- Assist with implementation of safety procedures and standards, identify and report potential hazards, and help dispose of used supplies and products in accordance with applicable regulations and college policies.
- Organize and maintain laboratory rooms, including washing and refilling empty containers, collecting trash, storing unused clean containers, adjusting and cleaning screens and monitors, and cleaning spills and equipment as directed.
- 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 used supplies are safely disposed of.
- Produce slides, handouts, flyers, or other materials for classroom or recruiting activities as needed.
- Train new personnel and, when requested, assist supervisors in monitoring student assistants or part-time lab assistants.
- Assist with troubleshooting among students, instructors, web services, and others; help faculty use equipment, software, and tools; and connect or disconnect equipment and tools as instructed.
- Cross-train in various functions to provide backup for other staff positions.
- Attend required department and division meetings and participate in professional development and health and safety training as required.
- Represent the department at college and community events.
- Perform other assigned duties and follow college policies, procedures, and Core Values.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
