Part Time Lab Jobs in Cypress, TX (NOW HIRING)

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-Montgomery
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-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.
Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Part Time Assistant II, Biology Lab (Teaching Assistant) provides support to faculty and helps facilitate student learning in the Biology Department for the following classes: Majors Biology I & II, Non-Majors Bio I & II, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology I & II. Position provides assistance to both faculty and students during labs, encourages student engagement and critical thinking, proactively supports the department, and maintains laboratories to ensure a clean and safe work/laboratory environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provides Support to faculty with the delivery of labs (such as helping students learn to use lab equipment, clarifying directions for procedures, setting-up or taking-down lab practicals, etc.).

Assists students with basic questions/issues, staying within this position's level of responsibility (position is assisting in labs, not instructing, grading or disciplining)

Consults with faculty and other science staff in order to stay up-to-date with class information and faculty needs, and to be fully prepared for each lab

Ensures clean laboratories and lab equipment

Ensures proper disposal of bio hazard materials, including but not limited to dissected specimens, biological fluids, and bacterial wastes

Check LSC email and consult with supervisor regularly

Assists faculty with lab practical exams and activities

Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, fellow lab assistants and students
• Proficient in standard Biology lab protocols
• Specialized skills in Anatomy and Physiology

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as laboratory models. 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 outdoor elements, and/or 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
• Completion of Biology 2401

Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $15.60
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
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered.
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