FAST College Laboratory Asst 1

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Job Description

This position plays a vital role in supporting both students and instructors within the Facility and Service Technology (FAST) program by providing hands-on assistance in laboratory settings. It involves guiding students and work-study personnel in shop areas ensuring they receive the necessary instructional support. Additionally the role includes preparing lab environments by coordinating with instructors to determine setup requirements organizing supplies and specialized equipment and maintaining cleanliness and readiness of the lab space for instructional activities.

Beyond direct lab support this position is responsible for managing inventory and supply control to ensure the smooth operation of experiments and demonstrations. Regular inventory checks are conducted and supply needs are communicated to supervisors for timely ordering. The role also encompasses other duties as assigned to maintain departmental efficiency and uphold the institutions standards of excellence. Compliance with all relevant policies procedures and regulations is essential to support the organizations reputation as a reliable and professional educational partner.

Salary Range:

$20.89 - $28.78 / hour

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary or industry certificate/diploma/degree sufficient to provide technical lab services for or relevant licensure in facility and services technologies or
• 6 months of teaching/tutoring experience in Facility and Services Technology at the high school level or above or
• 2 years of work experience in Facilities and Services Technologywhere no degree/certificate/diploma/licensure is required or
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualification

• Experience in the MinnState higher education system

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8 hours/day Monday-Friday 8:00-12:00

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

RCTC is a member of Minnesota Statea higher education system that includes 24 two-year community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving more than 430000 students. It is the fifth-largest higher education system of its kind in the United States.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesotas State employees have in common

A sense of purpose in their work

Connection with their coworkers and communities

Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits

As an employee youll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical dental vision and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health dental and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical emotional social and financial well-being.

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training classes and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information visit the Federal Student Aid website at )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health personal well-being or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health relationship challenges (personal and work) grief and loss finances and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services home repair trip planning child/elder care

Programs resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment agency funding availability union/collective bargaining agreement location and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at Opportunity

Rochester Community and Technical College acts affirmatively in aggressively soliciting applications and hiring members of protected groups including women minorities veterans and disabled persons. We apply equal opportunity in our hiring process and provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Persons in protected classes are encouraged to apply. Please assist us in this affirmative action endeavor by encouraging all qualified candidates to apply for vacancies at our institution.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Vehicle Fleet Safety Program employees driving on college/university business whether using a personal rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota States vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

The safety of all members of the Rochester Community and Technical College campus community is of vital concern. Resources including the current Annual Security Report are available at ourCampus Safety webpage.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer we actively seek and encourage applications from women minorities persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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