Part Time Hourly Science Lab Assistant
PART TIME HOURLY SCIENCE LAB ASSISTANTSECTION I – Background Information:
DEPARTMENT: Arts and Sciences - Craig
DIVISION: Instructional Services
CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Lab Assistant
SCHEDULED WORK HOURS: Varies
TOTAL SCHEDULED HOURS PER WEEK: maximum of 20
CAMPUS LOCATION: Craig WORK TELEPHONE NO.:
TITLE OF SUPERVISOR: Program Director Arts & Science, Craig Campus
SECTION II – Summary of Major Functions:
This part-time position is located at the Colorado Northwestern Community College at the Craig Campus in the Science Department laboratories. Position will prepare, organize and maintain laboratory operations for Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Geology and Paleontology labs. Key duties include maintaining updated inventories, operate in accordance with OSHA safety regulations, and communicate effectively with full and part-time faculty.
SECTION III – Primary Duties:
- Provide key support to the science department by coordinating equipment, materials, and supplies necessary for multiple laboratories and courses including general maintenance of the laboratories.
- Assist science faculty in acquiring chemicals, glassware, specimens, consumable supplies, and other materials for science laboratories following the guidelines of the CNCC purchasing policy.
- Set up, break down, and dry run laboratories for biology and chemistry courses.
- Assemble and distribute equipment such as microscopes, spectrophotometers, data loggers, balances, chemicals, glassware, and other appropriate supplies.
- Organize and prepare chemical solutions.
- Maintain dissection materials and organisms for anatomy and physiology courses.
- Prepare media and maintain bacterial cultures for microbiology courses.
- Maintain proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures for equipment/materials and biological and chemical wastes including preserved materials and microbiological culture products in accordance to regulatory requirements.
- Maintain organized, labeled shelving systems to allow for easy location of chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
- Keep computer-based inventory of all materials, supplies, equipment, and chemicals and keep Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) of all chemicals in stock updated.
- Track usage of chemicals, specimens, and safety and laboratory equipment through regular inventory; to ensure adequate supply of materials for courses with minimum waste.
- Maintain and calibrate both scientific equipment and safety equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eye washes, flow hoods, disposal containers.) and arrange for service as necessary.
- Work with full-time and adjunct instructors to support student learning in the laboratories including completion of special projects.
- Supervise and train student employees in proper laboratory techniques and in safe storage, handling, and disposal procedures.
SECTION IV – Secondary Duties:
NONE
SECTION V – Important & essential knowledge, skills & abilities:
Minimum or Required:
-College level science courses with a “C” or better OR laboratory work experience
-Self-motivated worker
-Strong written and oral communication
-Attention to detail
-Ability/willingness to learn
-Must be able exert up to 50 lbs. of force/lifting occasionally
Preferred:
-Interdisciplinary science background
-Experience as a laboratory assistant, teaching assistant, or laboratory technician
-Familiarity with Microsoft Office and spreadsheets
-Completed General Biology I, Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Microbiology, or General Chemistry I and II courses in order to have the knowledge necessary to prepare labs for biology and chemistry classes
-Prior experience working with students in a teaching environment
-Experience with knowledge of proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures for biological and chemical wastes
SECTION VI – Degrees, Licenses, Certificates or Registration:
NONE
SECTION VII – Equipment/Machine Operation:
NONE
SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS: Work Study
DATE OF UPDATE: 6/1/2016
PERSON CURRENTLY HOLDING POSITION: Vacant