College Laboratory Assistant 2 CLA2

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We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women people of color persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

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Classification: College Laboratory Assistant 2

Unlimited Full Time

Monday Friday: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

Salary Range: Hourly from $21.89 to $30.58; Annually from $45706 to $63851

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch this is the correct range.)

This vacancy is posted on-line from Friday January 9 2026 to Sunday January 18 2026 until 11:59 PM.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Biology Learning Center (BLC) serves about 3000 students annually at Normandale Community College (NCC) and is a unique learning facility that provides individualized and self-paced laboratory experiences for students. The College Laboratory Assistant 2 position exists to assist in the operation and maintenance of the BLC particularly in solution media and material preparation and to provide assistance to students. Under limited supervision the incumbent performs technical work within the BLC; Prepares and sets up lab activities; assists and tutors students in carrying out laboratory experiments and assignments; oversees daily activities of the laboratory; performs related work as required.

This position will actively advance the colleges strategic goals including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL: These qualifications are required to move forward; as such (ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following):

Minimum Qualifications (expected to have to enter job)

• Associates degree or higher degree in biology or related sciences AND 1 academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in biology at the high school level or above or
• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications (desired but not expected to have to enter job)

• Bachelors degree in biology
• Ability effectively communicates with students staff faculty and supervisor.
• Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of microscopy bacteriology technique aseptic technique dissection pH meters spectrophotometers analytical balances preparation of chemical reagents and media.
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills sufficient for record keeping and organization of the lab.
• Coursework in chemistry general biology molecular biology and microbiology

WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system annually serving almost 15000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow learn and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical dental vision insurance income protection plans generous vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year employer paid life insurance pre-tax flexible spending accounts retirement plans and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits visit SEGIPs website SEGIP. For more information on retirement benefits please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

This position is also part of the American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). many additional benefits provided.

If you are a current State of Minnesota employee please log into Self Service click on the Careers section and search for the Job Code.

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment personnel practices or access to and participation in programs services and activities with regard to race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity or gender addition discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance please contact Human Resources at or . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

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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