MANCHESTERCOMMUNITY COLLEGE

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DESCRIPTION

INCUMBENT:

FLSA: Non-Exempt EEO-6:5-53 (TechnicalParaprofessional) SOC CODE: 19-4021

CLASSIFICATION: Lab Assistant I CLASSIFICATION CODE: 557500

IN-HOUSE TITLE: ScienceLab Assistant DATE ESTABLISHED: 12/30/14

POSITION #:M2R00056 DATE OF LAST AMENDMENT: 04/28/15

SCOPE OF WORK: To perform laboratory prep duties for the chemical, physical and biological science labs. This position shall report to the Chairperson of the Department of Science, Engineering and Mathematics.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Prepare solutions for all chemistry and biology labs such as sugar, starch, enzymatic and so forth for whatever labs are being performed by the various instructors.
  • Set up and break down physics labs.
  • Organize and maintain physics equipment.
  • Clean up glassware that is generated during labs for the chemistry and biology classes.
  • Autoclave all contaminated materials.
  • Prepare lists of materials that need to be ordered.
  • Replace stock solutions as needed.
  • Make media for all microbiology and biology labs.
  • Complies with all system, college, state and federal rules and regulations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Each additional year of approved formal education in the fields of biological sciences may be substituted for one year of required work experience.

Experience: Two years' experience in biological, physical and/or chemical scienceslaboratory work.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Knowledge of biological, physical and chemical laboratory principles, techniques, terminology and equipment. Skill in laboratory routine and in the care and operation of equipment. Ability to follow directions and to make simple arithmetic computations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college’s appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.

SIGNATURES: The above is an accurate reflection of the duties of my position.

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Employee’s Name (typed)Employee’s SignatureDate Reviewed

Supervisor’s Name and Title: Pamela Lamontagne, Department Chairperson ofScience, Engineering and Mathematics

The above job description accurately reflects this employee’s job duties.

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Supervisor’s SignatureDate Reviewed

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CCSNH – Director of Human ResourcesDate Approved