Biology Lab Assistant Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Description of Position Description of Position: Position may close before the posted end date without notice. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Position open until filled.

Position Supervisor: Jessica Hawk Department/Office: Biology Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour, 0 - 25 hours per week depending on department need, availability of funds and student eligibility. This position will gain marketable work experience by working with Yavapai College staff, Faculty and affiliates in a group effort to support the mission, goals and values of Yavapai College. The Science Lab Assistant will support the Science department by: Preparing lab set-ups Cleaning lab equipment Preparing solutions Minimum Expectations & Requirements Minimum Expectations & Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in at least 6 credits hours Must have successfully completed college level biology or chemistry course All hiring documents must be completed prior to first work shift, including acceptable documentation for the I-9 Form Work with a diverse student population Exhibit patience and a positive attitude Demonstrate reliability and good customer service skills Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrate time management and organizational skills, and ability to complete a variety of tasks on immediate or extended timelines Maintain work area in a clean and organized manner Adhere to the code of confidentiality in certain cases where discretion should be used Adhere to Yavapai College Code of Conduct as well as FERPA guidelines Have a strong understanding of technology and the ability to use it effectively and efficiently Must have the following skills/characteristics: leadership, dependability, initiative, enthusiasm, discipline and willingness to grow both personally and professionally Preferred Skills & Abilities Preferred Skills & Abilities: Prior work experience and/or transferable skills related to this position Preference may be given to federal work student eligible students Essential Functions The start date, to occur no sooner than July 1st of the current aid year, of this position will be determined by the hiring supervisor after an applicant is hired

This position has a standard end of assignment date of June 30th of the current aid year. Assignment may end sooner or be extended depending FWS eligibility, availability and/or department need. This position is employed by Yavapai College, unless otherwise noted in the above job description.

Location of this position is noted in the above job description. Yavapai College campus addresses are as follows: Prescott Campus 1100 E Sheldon Street Prescott, AZ 86301 Verde Valley Campus 601 Black Hills Drive Clarkdale, AZ 86324 Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC) 220 Ruger Road Prescott, AZ 86301 Chino Valley Agribusiness & Science 2275 Old Home Manor Drive Chino Valley, AZ 86323 Prescott Valley Campus 6955 Panther Path Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 Sedona Center 4215 Arts Village Drive Sedona, AZ 86336 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and competencies listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.