Part-Time Agriculture Lab Technician

Location: Ivy Tech Community College South Bend
Department: Agriculture / Advanced Manufacturing & Applied Science
Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: $15.60-$17.00/hr (Based on experience)

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare laboratory materials equipment and supplies for agriculture courses andstudent activities.
Maintain and organize laboratory spaces ensuring compliance with safetyprocedures and institutional policies.
Assist instructors with laboratory demonstrations and hands-on instructionalactivities.
Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment tools and agricultural technologysystems.
Support inventory management including ordering receiving and stockinglaboratory supplies.
Assist with greenhouse field or agricultural facility maintenance as needed.
Maintain records related to equipment usage safety procedures and laboratorypreparation.
Ensure proper storage labeling and disposal of agricultural materials in
accordance with safety standards.
Provide basic technical support to students working in the lab environment

Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Ability to work in indoor laboratory environments and occasional outdooragricultural settings.
Ability to stand bend and move equipment as needed for laboratory preparation

Schedule
Part-time position approximately 27 hours per week depending on courseschedules and program needs.

Additional Information
This position plays an important role in supporting hands-on learning experiences thatprepare students for careers in agriculture agribusiness and agricultural technology.

Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree in Agriculture Agribusiness Agricultural Technology or relatedfield OR equivalent industry experience.
Experience working with agricultural equipment laboratory tools or farm systems.
Ability to maintain a safe and organized laboratory environment.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting laboratory or technical training environments.
Familiarity with agricultural technologies such as precision agriculture toolsGPS/GIS systems or data management software.
Experience with greenhouse operations crop systems or agricultural equipmentmaintenance.
Knowledge of laboratory safety standards and procedures.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees spouses and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.