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Science Laboratory Assistant

Chicago Heights, IL • On-site

Prairie State College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Prairie State Collegeexternal

$15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number
H0478P
Classification
Part-time Hourly
Position Number
Position Title
Science Laboratory Assistant
Status of Position
Part-Time
FLSA
Non Exempt
Position Summary
Under minimal supervision, performs laboratory assistant functions. The Laboratory Assistant works closely with the Science Lab Coordinator to meet the needs of the Natural Sciences Department and faculty members.
Reporting Relationship
Science Lab Coordinator
Essential Responsibilities
1. Follow all appropriate safety guidelines.
2. Ensure that lab areas are clean and organized.
3. Prepare lab materials for upcoming lab activities according to the schedule.
4. Put away lab materials for completed labs.
5. Refill disposables (paper towels, gloves, deionized water, soap, etc).
6. Assist lab coordinator with maintaining an updated inventory and alert lab coordinator if supplies need to be re-ordered.
7. Assist lab coordinator with re-stocking incoming supplies.
8. Assist lab coordinator in beginning & end of semester tasks.
9. Assist with the storage & disposal of hazardous materials according to department guidelines. 10. Prepare reagents/solutions for lab activities.
11. Prepare microbial growth media using aseptic techniques.
12. Clean glassware including sterilization as appropriate.
13. Assist with the care of live organisms maintained by the department including plants & microbial cultures.
14. Other duties as assigned by the lab coordinator
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
  • Completion of at least one lab science course, with recommendation from lab instructor.
  • Ability to organize and perform a variety of tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Experience with word processing & spreadsheet software (Microsoft Word/Excel and/or Google Docs/Sheets)

Preferred Qualifications
  • Laboratory experience, including ability to operate sterilization equipment, dispose of contaminated wastes and maintain an inventory of supplies.
  • Completion of multiple lab science courses.
  • A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Anticipated Work Hours and Days
Salary
$15.00 per hour
Benefits
N/A
Posting Date
02/03/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted electronically.

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