Technical Assistant - Clinical Lab Tech

East Central College • Williamsville, IL

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About The Position

The Technical Assistant performs para-professional tasks that support faculty at a community college. Duties may include setting up laboratory equipment, assisting with classroom and laboratory instruction, tutoring students, and supporting activities in research, development, learning, or computer centers. Work is performed under the supervision of the Department Chair, and supervision may be exercised over students or clerical assistants. The role may also involve maintaining academic records and supplies, preparing solutions and microbiological media, and performing related work as required.

Requirements

• Complete 60 semester credit hours of study at a regionally accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of chemistry and solution preparation.
• Experience in clinical laboratory science, solution making, and microbiological media preparation.
• Good knowledge of teaching fundamentals and of subjects in the assigned academic area.
• Ability to work with and tutor students in the assigned academic area and to work effectively with students and faculty.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed oral and written reports.
• Initiative, resourcefulness, reliability, and integrity.
• Commitment to fostering and advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Physical capability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Successful candidates must provide official transcripts within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors in classrooms and laboratories by demonstrating apparatus, equipment, and teaching aids.
• In exceptional circumstances, and with the consent of the Department Chair and incumbent, administer or proctor tests under the direction of an instructor or other faculty member.
• Help students use technical equipment in classrooms and laboratories.
• Tutor students individually in classrooms, laboratories, or learning centers.
• Maintain academic records and prepare reports as required.
• Requisition, maintain, and issue supplies and equipment to students and faculty.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare solutions and microbiological media.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree