Human Physiology Lab assistant

Position Summary
Career Readiness Learning Objectives: Communication Student workers will consistently communicate with both students and faculty. Their role will play a big part in obtaining recording and being discreet with grades. They will also consistently be in communication with the faculty/Lab Coordinator to ensure the smooth functioning of the labs. Teamwork Student workers will work together in setting up laboratory activities and maintaining lab materials. They will also work together to ensure all scheduled lab times are covered. Critical Thinking : Student workers will use their knowledge of biology concepts and safety protocols to assist the laboratory coordinator faculty members and other student workers in solving problems that arise in the preparation process/conducting and/or instruction of students. The Biology Department is looking for Human Physiology laboratory teaching assistants to assist in labs which are scheduled on MTW from 1:45 to 4:45 and Friday from 1:30-4:30. Apply only if you are able to assist on any of these days and times. The candidate selected for this position will be assisting as a lab assistant in the Human Physiology Laboratory. The assistant must be an undergraduate student currently enrolled in biology major or related majors/programs at Gannon University. As a laboratory teaching assistant your duties include: Assisting lab instructors in performing teaching or teaching-related duties in BIOL 369 Human Physiology Lab. Follow all safety guidelines at all times in the laboratory and instruct and enforce these guidelines for all students in the laboratory. You are expected to be present at least 15 minutes before the start of the labs. Attend meetings scheduled by the supervising faculty member. Clearly and fully understand the material to be covered in the lab session how to handle it in the laboratory and how it is related to the lectures. Prepare reagents tools or set up equipment before each laboratory session. Be available and professional to students during laboratory periods and be prepared to help students with questions during the laboratory period. Promptly relay any problems encountered with the experiments or laboratory sessions to the supervising faculty member. Clean up the laboratory at the end of each session. Report equipment maintenance chemical shortages or room maintenance problems to the supervising faculty member. Maintain an accurate grade and attendance record. Proctors exams grades tests lab reports and homework and records grades. Complete time entry online biweekly before the deadline. As an office aide your duties include: Perform various clerical duties Use Microsoft Office suite to prepare file labels prepare and update documents etc. Prepare various spreadsheets (Excel) and complete data entry tasks. Ability to use Web browsers on Microsoft Windows computers to find campus information Assist biology faculty with her requests e.g. photocopying grading shredding delivery and picking up various documents to others on campus Performs other related duties as assigned by the faculty. Knowledge Skills and Abilities: Experience using Windows operating system and software such as MS Word MS Excel Internet Explorer Operating a variety of office equipment Dependability and punctuality Excellent communication Exercise judgment and discretion in handling assigned responsibilities

Physical Demands
Hired students must be able to do some physical activity such as lifting instruments (light weight) use laptops Power Lab teaching units and handle small frogs.

Required Qualifications
The applicant should have passed physiology lecture lab and earned a B or better grade.

Preferred Qualifications
The applicant should have passed human physiology lecture and lab with an A grade.