What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Assistant, Science (Part-Time) position at Laramie County Community College?
Compensation: $15.03/hr.
Priority Screening Date: Position is open until filled.
Starting Date: As soon as practical after the hiring process.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: – this position is non-exempt and is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).
- Assist with laboratory preparation, set-up, and maintenance.
- Assist with STEM mobile lab and outreach STEM activities at local schools and community events.
- Provide animal care for the biology department.
- Determine and adhere to work schedule with supervisor.
Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional needs.
- While performing the essential functions of this position a variable work schedule may be required
- There may be occurrences of interacting with employees and/or students, past employees and/or students, members of the general public, and others who express opinions, may exhibit strong emotions, which will require the employee to interact professionally, diplomatically, and appropriately in such situations
- While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work areas as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities
- There may be multiple/daily instances of prolonged sitting, standing, and personal computer use, which would include keyboard and/or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor
- An employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
- The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well
NOTE: This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current or previous student at LCCC.
- Completion of college-level STEM course(s) related to the area of work (e.g. general chemistry courses to work in the chemistry lab).
If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.
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