Evaluation of Work Performance and Technical Abilities
Part of being a good technician is being able to work effectively in a team, and this form is designed to help you achieve that goal. In fact, this evaluation was adopted from several evaluation forms used by companies in our area that hire biotechnicians from the ACC Biotechnology program.
This form is posted in the laboratory prep room for you to review, and is handed out to be discussed by your instructor at the beginning of the semester. At the end of the semester, the instructor will fill-out the form based on your performance, and give it to you to review. If you feel that the instructor did not make the proper evaluation, you should ask to discuss it with the instructor. The form will then be placed in your file to be reviewed with the other evaluations before you are assigned an internship. Your grade in each course does not depend on this evaluation; however, usually the better student also demonstrates the better “work ethic”. We hope that you take this evaluation seriously, we do and so does the industry.
Linnea Fletcher Ph.D
Department Chair, Biotechnology
AustinCommunity College
Name______Course______
Basic Course Expectations(5) Meets all work obligations and all policies and procedures, proactively and consistently contributing well beyond what is expected; meets attendance and punctuality expectations.
(4) Meets all work obligations and all policies and procedures, often contributing beyond what is expected; meets attendance and punctuality expectations.
(3) Meets all work obligations and all policies and procedures, contributing as needed; meets attendance and punctuality expectations
(2) Meets all work obligations and key policies and procedures, but has occasional attendance and/or punctuality problems. Has difficulty providing sufficient advance notice when taking time off and/or consumes/requests more time-off than the course allows (excluding any special circumstances)
(1) Does not meet work obligations and exhibits a lack of commitment to policies and procedures and/or has a serious attendance and/or punctuality problem; consumes/requests more time-off than the course allows (excluding any special circumstances) / Numerical Rating Comments:
Technical Skills
(5) Always learning and sharing their expertise with others; is committed to goals and applies technical expertise to deliver results exercising strong leadership as required
(4) Recognized as qualified, is a contributor to the achievement of program/course goals and works with others in achieving technical successes.
(3) Solid knowledge of the work. Applies technical knowledge well and shares it with other team members to achieve company goals.
(2) Lacking some aspects of technical knowledge for the work or has the knowledge but does not share it or apply it either in a team setting or individually. Needs more training
(1) Lacks the technical skills for the work and/or consistently fails to apply knowledge; should retake this course. / Numerical Rating Comments:
Initiation and Follow Through
(5) Widely recognized as an individual who identifies problems and initiates corrective action. Regularly makes well-thought-out suggestions for improvement of processes and follows-through with others to ensure timely completion, proactively leading others when necessary.
(4) Recognized as an individual who steps in when needed and helps lead the efforts to correct a problem or improve a process; solid follow-through in ensuring completion.
(3) Occasionally identifies problems needing attention. Free-thinks ideas on how to address them, sharing ideas with others to help identify course of action, and works as part of a group in initiating improvements or taking corrective action, with the group sharing responsibilities for follow-through and completion.
(2) May occasionally identify problems, but typically either does not propose solutions or follow-through to completion.
(1) Seldom active in identifying problems and does not take action to propose solutions or is not actively involved with others in addressing problems or improving processes; does not have follow-through skills. / Numerical Rating Comments:
Independence and Dependability
5) Known for always meeting deadlines, taking action and interacting with others in ways that deliver results with little involvement from teacher.
(4) Regularly meets deadlines, contemplating various ways to approach a task, working with other students and faculty in selecting the best approach.
(3) Meets deadlines most of the time, but occasionally has to be reminded or followed-up on. Usually works with faculty and students in selecting the best approach and faculty provides normal guidance in directing the student’s efforts.
(2) Misses deadlines fairly frequently and requires consistent follow-up or reminders. Even with faculty involvement in selecting the best approach and with the faculty guidance, will sometimes take an approach that has a negative effect on others or makes it difficult to achieve the end result.
(1) Has no commitment to deadlines and requires continuous monitoring, and seldom involved in delivering results. / Numerical Rating Comments:
Prioritizing and Organization
(5) Widely recognized as highly organized, with a strong sense for knowing what the key priorities are. Steps forward and uses these prioritization and organizational skills, to assist others, taking the lead in this area when working on a team or group.
(4) Very well organized with a strong sense for priorities. Provides guidance in this area to others and assists on teams or groups; may be developing these skills, exhibiting a very strong commitment to be good at this.
(3) Exhibits good prioritization and organizational skills in their work; may be developing these skills, learning and expanding abilities at the rate expected for the job.
(2) Exhibits a general lack of prioritizing or organizing skills. This may be due to the need for training or it may be due to a lack of understanding of the work duties and how they impact other areas; needs more training.
(1) Lacks prioritization or organizational skills despite efforts to guide and train them. / Numerical Rating Comments:
Problem Solving
(5) Recognized for efficiently framing a problem and guiding efforts efficiently toward a solution, providing leadership in guiding others’ efforts as needed, always addressing root causes; functions exceedingly well independently and as part of a group.
(4) Efficient problem solver, working as part of a group and/or independently, occasionally providing leadership in resolving a problem. Always addresses problems in a timely fashion and knows how to seek out assistance in developing recommendations.
(3) Good problem solver, analyzing facts, information and data logically in working toward timely, reasonable solution recommendations with normal supervisory guidance. Works well as part of a problem solve team.
(2) Generates solutions that don’t usually solve problems or fails to communicate recommendations or make recommendations in a timely fashion. Does not consistently address root causes of problems; needs more training.
(1) Lacks problem solving skills despite efforts to guide and train them. / Numerical Rating Comments:
Quality of Work
(5) Has an exceptional commitment to quality, working consistently without error. Takes precautions to prevent errors, guides others in reducing errors and is widely recognized for their high quality work.
(4) Has high commitment to quality in their work, which is typically error-free. Helps advance quality initiatives in their area and assists others in producing high quality work.
(3) Works to meet all quality standards and output is regularly error-free. Makes use of quality improvement techniques and works cooperatively with others in ensuring quality.
(2) Work is of substandard quality more often than it should be in the laboratory, with other students and with assignments. More training is required.
(1) Work typically lacks quality despite efforts to train. / Numerical Rating Comments:
Leadership
(5) Has an exceptional sense for the direction that best suits the program/course goals and policies; takes an active role in guiding others toward those goals and policies. Solid track record of project successes, and exhibits a well-founded confidence with being dictatorial. Is a participative leader sharing success with other students, and shows appreciation for the contributions made by team members, and accepts full accountability for things that don’t go well; highly regarded by his/her team.
(4) Has leadership traits that draw other students toward them, and uses these traits to guide other students toward their goals. Has a can-do demeanor that other students respect and emulate; leads without dictating. Has headed a number of successful projects or lab groups and contributes significantly on teams.
(3) Effectively motivates, directs, influences or coaches other students in meeting program/course goals while espousing program.
(2) Several behaviors are considered in need of improvement in this area: a) being reserved or insecure leading or influencing other students b) leading and/or influencing others, but in directions that don’t consistently achieve program or course goals, and c) dictatorial leadership or leadership that tends to stifle open communication. Training is required.
(1) Several behaviors are considered unacceptable in this area: a) a complete lack of leadership in critical situations, b) leading and/or influencing other students, but in directions that work against the program or course goal/values, and c) dictatorial leadership or leadership that stifles open communication, despite being coached or trained. / Numerical Rating Comments:
This form for each course taken in the Biotechnology Department is maintained in the student’s file.
Student’s Signature______
Instructor’s Signature:______
Date: ______
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