Teaching and Learning Assistant-Educational Development

Market Range: 06

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The Teaching and Learning Assistant provides support to the teaching laboratories within Educational Development. This position supports faculty and staff who facilitate basic science courses for UT Health Science Center students. This position assists with preparing chemical reagents staging/de-staging procedures ensuring proper glassware cleaning and providing administrative support.

1. Assists Senior Lab Technologists and faculty with preparing chemical reagents (compound substance or mixture) to detect the presence or absence of another substance.
2. Assists staff with preparing microbiological media and/or bacterial cultures to meet basic science learning objectives.
3. Utilizes laboratory standards controls and good record keeping for analyzing and interpreting results.
4. Assists Senior Lab Technologists and faculty with staging and de-staging the laboratories for procedures and demonstrations.
5. Ensures reagents are shelf-stable and not expired.
6. Ensures proper cleaning techniques are followed for maximum accuracy in sample and standard results.
7. Orders receives and maintains lab supplies and consumables in the inventory.
8. Utilizes project management software to guide and maintain lab data and associated documentation.

9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:High School Diploma or GED. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in educational industrial research or clinical laboratory; OR Associates Degree in lieu of experience.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of chemical reagent preparation.
• Knowledge of chemical safety in terms of use storage and disposal.
• Skill in handling preparing mixing and producing stains standards samples and unknowns.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment such as balances centrifuges glassware washers spirometers pH meters and spectrophotometers.
• Ability to be flexible and cooperative in a work environment.
• Ability to manage time wisely and accomplish specified objectives and job duties.

• Ability to prioritize competing demands.

• Ability to communicate well both orally and in written form.