Lab Assistant I - Biology
Lab Assistant I - Biology
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Job Description
About ECC:
Work Schedule:
Rate of Pay:
This is a PartTime Support Staff position at grade 8 with an hourly pay rate of $16.03 to $17.82. The offer will be based on education and experience in alignment with the Colleges compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) if applicable.
Benefits:
- Retirement Plans (Pension 457b 403b)
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development/Expense
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FLSA Status:
Grant Funded:
Job Summary:
An employee in this classification performs work of routine difficulty by assisting lab management in laboratory preparation for a variety of collegelevel classes. Work is distinguished by helping maintain classrooms prepare laboratory setups and assist instructors in class.Immediate supervision is received by the assigned manager.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
2. Must have completed collegelevel biology classes (specifically General Biology and Microbiology) with a grade of C or better.
3. Good knowledge of relevant scientific and biological course content areas.
4. Considerable skills to work safely and efficiently in a scientific laboratory setting.
5. Working skills in organizing work to meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
6. Working skills in interpersonal interaction to be applied to a variety of individuals with differing education ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
7. Working skills in verbal and written communication.
8. Working skills to follow laboratory protocols procedures and safety requirements.
9. Working skills to operate complex laboratory equipment.
10. Working skill in operating a personal computer applicable software and peripheral equipment as well as learning and adapting to new and updated programs and technology.
11. Must be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends when required by the departments needs.
Desired Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
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Essential Duties:
2. Prepare stock solutions and media.
3. Clean up and maintain laboratories and prep rooms.
4. Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
5. Maintain cadavers and cadaver room.
6. Maintains required training licensure and/or certifications
7. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
8. Demonstrates sensitivity understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
9. Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for coworkers during times when the division is shortstaffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
10. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality
Other Duties:
2. Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
3. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
Physical Demands:
Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)
Visual Acuity:
Visual Acuity (arms length)
Work Environment:
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions:
Typical office or administrative hazards fumes or airborne particles
Current SSECCA Union Member Information:
The initial posting date for this position is 03/18/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 03/25/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Elgin Community College does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination against any member of its community on the basis of race color national origin ancestry sex/gender/gender identity age religion disability pregnancy veteran status marital status sexual orientation or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local law in matters of admissions employment or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices educational opportunities and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Colleges EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a casebycase basis.
Employment Type
Part-Time
