Technical Assistant – Life and Physical Sciences
About The Position
Mohawk Valley Community College provides accessible, high-quality educational opportunities to meet the diverse needs of our students. We are the community’s college, committed to student success through partnerships, transfer and career pathways, and personal enrichment. The College is looking for exceptional colleagues to join the MVCC community. We are currently seeking a Technical Assistant – Life and Physical Sciences in our School of STEM-Transfer. The Technical Assistant – Life and Physical Sciences provides skilled assistance to faculty, professional, or administrative staff in Life and Physical Sciences or other educationally related programs or projects. The work is performed under general supervision.
Requirements
- Associate's degree (or at least 60 credit hours completed) in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics related discipline
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in the field of specialization (Physics, Chemistry, or Biology)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics related discipline
Responsibilities
- Assists the instructor in the conduct of laboratory sessions, laboratory and classroom demonstrations, and in the preparation of materials for instructional use.
- Assists in the instruction and supervision of students in the use and care of specialized equipment and supplies.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment necessary for specific experiments or demonstrations. Distributes supplies to students and faculty.
- Orders supplies, materials, and equipment or recommends such items for order as directed by supervisor.
- Tests, repairs, cleans, and stores equipment and maintains laboratory or technical facilities.
- Performs other duties as related to this job description and as assigned by the Dean of Stem- Transfer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
