Natural Science Lab Assistant

ACCS•Huntsville, AL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Prepare and administer laboratory assignments which provide practical experiences for students. Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule E2, Grade 3: $45,220 - $62,710 (Salary placement within this range is determined by your documented years of full-time related work experience) Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.; Friday 7:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet to be considered. A complete application consists of the following: Online application Current résumé Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.) Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate degree in Biology, Chemistry or related field from an accredited institution is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Competency in the use of current educational technologies in a laboratory setting.
Experience making solutions for biology and/or chemistry procedures, including those used in microbiology.
Willingness to work directly with students in a lab setting.
Sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
Ability to work with minimal supervision/ work independently.
Effective organizational skills.
Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
A commitment to all students. including those of diverse ages. cultures. genders. and ethnic backgrounds.
Documented successful work experience in an instructional laboratory setting and/or teaching experience in a scientific discipline.
Ability to provide assistance to individuals and groups in problem solving for biology and chemistry.
Competency in the use of current educational technologies.
A knowledge of safety precautions in first aid.
Ability to operate in high pressure situations and respond to issues in a calm manner.
Conscientious- care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
Initiative- respond to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
A focus on detail.
A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to student needs.
Willingness and desire to learn new things and apply that learning.
Willingness to maintain flexibility in order to meet student needs.
A positive attitude regardless of circumstances at hand.
Confidence in decision making and communication skills.
Willingness to enthusiastically learn all/most aspects of the operation.
An understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community college.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate through their experiences and accomplishments:

Responsibilities

Prepare materials and assemble, disassemble, clean and store equipment needed for individual and group laboratory experiments in freshman and sophomore-level biology and chemistry labs.
Schedule preparation of lab experiments.
Store and dispose of hazardous wastes using safety procedures.
Assist in informing faculty and staff of proper hazardous waste disposal procedures
Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets in an organized, accessible fashion.
Enforce lab safety codes in all science lab areas to assure student and employee safety.
Communicate with science faculty regarding special needs and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
Maintain inventory system of all science supplies and special equipment.
Coordinate purchasing of all science supplies and special equipment with department chair.
Make appropriate recommendations for cost effective utilization of allocated resources.
Maintain a reference library of scientific catalogs, instruction manuals, keys, troubleshooting guides, and operation and parts manuals for laboratory equipment and models as requested.
Work with full-time and part-time lab assistant(s) to coordinate shared responsibilities in both the biology and chemistry labs.
Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
Become familiar with and follow institutional policies and procedures as outlined in the College Catalog, Personnel Handbook, and Alabama Community College System Policy Manual.
Perform all duties with professionalism.
Perform related work as assigned.
Perform other appropriate professional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.