Part-Time Assistant I, Biology Lab

4 weeks ago

Houston, United States Lone Star College Full time
Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

  • One LSC
  • Student Focused
  • Own It
  • Foster Belonging
  • Cultivate Community
  • Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-North Harris

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Assistant I prepares the setup of each lab so the necessary materials are provided for each class, checks each time a class leaves to make sure the next class will also have the required materials, and provides students with the materials needed to participate in their classes. This is accomplished through setup of laboratory spaces, cleaning of used materials and preparation of necessary substances. Responsible for preparing science labs, maintains and repairs lab equipment, and cleaning lab areas.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  1. Ensure the labs have all the supplies (chemical solutions, lab equipment, waste containers, etc.) that are needed, and are in the lab for the professor and the students to conduct their experiments
  2. After labs are completed, put away anything that was left out, clean dishes and equipment, collect any chemical waste, store or dispose of waste in the proper and safe manner and prepare for the next lab
  3. Operates autoclave and lab dishwasher
  4. Maintain miscellaneous lab materials, such as watering or planting corn, feeding fish, and cutting tubing
  5. Organize the lab area to ensure everything is easy to find and accessible, and is not in the way for safety
  6. Build, put together and maintain lab equipment; ensure lab equipment works and make necessary repair to equipment that is broken down or not running efficiently
  7. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of general Biology lab processes and procedures as learned in BIOL 1406 or equivalent course work
  • Ability to interact with staff, students and faculty
  • Must be computer literate
  • Safety record and safety consciousness
  • Flexible and creative to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters and record boxes. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

The work involves regular exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, and electrical hazards. This exposure requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or GED plus completion of BIOL 1406 or equivalent college-level Biology coursework

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $11.32/hr

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

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How to Apply

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We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.

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