Lab Assistant

Compensation Range:

Position Summary:

Hiring Compensation Range: $20.35 to $22.38 per hour depending on qualifications.

Job Summary:

The position monitors and coordinates the activities of and provides support and assistance to assigned laboratories to enable effective and safe lab operations.

Job Duties:

• Monitors and coordinates the activities of and provides support and assistance to assigned laboratories to enable effective and safe lab operations.

• Assists and supports faculty and students regarding appropriate use of equipment and lab procedures; troubleshoots problems. If appropriate sets-up and takes down lab for class. Cleans and stocks materials.

• Provides necessary materials and equipment required for effective laboratory instruction and experiments. Assists faculty with the preparation of lab materials and lab tests.

• Monitors and coordinates lab activities; trains and/or provides direction to part-time lab technicians and student assistants.

• Maintains safe and clean working conditions in the lab.

• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.

• Maintains lab equipment as needed; prepares requisitions for service maintenance and supplies as needed.

• Performs similar and related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires at least an Associates Degree or two-year College equivalent (at least 60 undergraduate hours) and at least one year of prior-related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelors Degree or Bachelors in a science-related field preferred.

• Strong foundation in Physics is highly desirable to effectively support the primary responsibilities of this role.

• Familiarity with biological laboratory environments procedures and safety practices.

• Basic knowledge of Astronomy Earth science and Environmental Science concepts is preferred.

• Ability to work across multiple scientific disciplines and support additional labs when needed.

• Experience using scientific instrumentation and equipment across physical and life science in a laboratory settings is a plus.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Hillsborough Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical/mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information and military/veteran status.

Preference willalsobe given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans Preference Law. At time of application submittal of Form DD214 is theminimumrequirement for veterans preference : Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission.

The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a Level II criminal background check which includes fingerprinting.

Hillsborough Community College participates in the US E-Verify program.

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