Lab Assistant Science (Geology)
Company: Collin College
Location: Wylie
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Primary Location:391 Country Club Road, Wylie, Texas, 75098We
are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications
and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and
responsibilities.Job Summary:Prepare all classroom experiments
using solutions/media and supplies according to course syllabi and
prep sheets, using various products/chemicals and laboratory
equipment.Required Qualifications:Essential Duties and
ResponsibilitiesMaintain an adequate stock of required equipment
and supplies. Keep an inventory of all types of equipment, supplies
and chemical/ bio-hazard waste, determine user needs, and provide
lab manager with the supply requests. Track expiration dates of
products as appropriate. Ensure supplies are organized and
accessible according to department requirements.Maintain equipment
in laboratories and classrooms as requested, performing minor
repairs and maintenance as required. Assure all equipment is
routinely checked and maintained, informing the appropriate
supervisor of the need for major repairs and/or replacements.Assist
in implementation of proper safety procedures and standards;
identify and report potential safety hazards. Assist in the
disposal of used/spent supplies/products, in accordance with
Federal EPA regulations, State, local city ordinances and College
policies.Organize and maintain all lab rooms, completing all tasks
such as but not limited to washing and refilling empty containers,
collecting trash from all containers, and putting away all unused
clean containers. Adjust and clean screens and monitors. Clean
spills and equipment as specified by instructors or
supervisor.Maintain records, forms and system data, performing data
entry and copying as described.Greet students, faculty, staff and
the general public in a friendly and professional manner. Answer
the telephone as quickly as possible, maintain professional
demeanor at all times. Maintain confidentiality of all records.May
prepare various cultures, chemicals, stains, solutions, dilutions,
etc. from discipline prep sheets and ensures used supplies are
disposed of properly and safely. May produce slides, handouts,
flyers or other collateral for classroom, recruiting activities,
etc.Train new personnel as needed and requested. May assist
supervisor in monitoring work of student assistants, and/or
part-time lab assistants, when requested.Assist in the coordination
of trouble shooting between students, instructors, web services and
others to help solve problems. Assist faculty in the use of
equipment, software and tools. Connect and disconnect equipment and
tools according to oral or written instructions. Cross-train in
various functions as required in order to backup other staff
positionsAttend all department and division meetings as required
and participate in professional development/health and safety
training courses as required by supervisor.Represent the department
at college and community events.Work schedules may be required to
be flexible to morning, afternoon or evening time frames as needed.
Supplemental FunctionsPerform other duties as assigned.Perform all
duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college
policies, procedures and Core Values. Physical Demands, Working
Conditions and Physical EffortMedium Work - Exerting up to 50
pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently,
and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing,
grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, stooping,
kneeling, crouching, and reaching, plus climbing and balancing.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors,
dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures,
inadequate lighting and intense noises. In addition, incumbents may
be subjected to gases and workspace restrictions. Occasional
exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards.
Occasional outside work. Occasional physical effort required.
RequirementsAssociate degree from a regionally accredited
institution required.Two (2) years of related experience OR
equivalent combination of education and experience. **This position
is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a
criminal background check.**The above description is an overview of
the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties
and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may
change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to
add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at
any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be
made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required &
Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):The intent of this job
description is to provide a representative summary of the types of
duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions
given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the
specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.
Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than
those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor
Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The
employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will
consider reasonable accommodations.***This is a Security Sensitive
position. Therefore candidates will be subject to a criminal
background check.***Compensation Type:SalaryEmployment Type:Full
timeCompensation Range:$32,367.00to$37,222.05For any employment
questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to:
employment@collin.eduCollin College is an Equal Opportunity
Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any
characteristic protected by applicable law.
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