What are the responsibilities and job description for the Class C Minnetonka Research Paraprofessional at Minnetonka High School, 8 hours per day, 184 days per year position at Minnetonka Public Schools?
Assignment
8 hours per day, 184 days per year
Minimum hourly rate: $21.86 (Based on the 2025-2026 wage schedule.)
Click here to view the Paraprofessional wage schedule. Please scroll down to Appendix A.
Benefit eligible position. Click here to view benefit details.
Job Responsibilities
8 hours per day, 184 days per year
Minimum hourly rate: $21.86 (Based on the 2025-2026 wage schedule.)
Click here to view the Paraprofessional wage schedule. Please scroll down to Appendix A.
Benefit eligible position. Click here to view benefit details.
Job Responsibilities
- Train and support high school students in the safe and effective use of laboratory techniques and equipment, including providing continuity for multi-day and extended lab protocols.
- Maintain science equipment and supplies in the research lab, such as liquid nitrogen storage and CO2 tanks (troubleshoot unexpected issues, calibrate, and coordinate external service vendors).
- Support students in the use of and operate/troubleshoot biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, RT-qPCR, and other supporting laboratory equipment.
- Supervise students in the lab during extended lab hours (before school, and after school as needed
- Work with and support students using hazardous chemicals and biological materials (handling and disposal) using appropriate PPE.
- Manage laboratory inventory and procurement, including tracking supplies, coordinating orders across multiple vendors, and ensuring proper storage of sensitive materials (e.g., temperature-, light-, and cryo-sensitive items).
- Ensure student adherence to safety protocols in a research lab.
- Set up and clean up the science laboratory and materials/equipment.
- Monitor and maintain student sign-up schedules for lab access.
- Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and equipment service providers.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- A college degree in a scientific field OR relevant laboratory, medical, technical or research experience.
- Evidence of science knowledge and experience.
- Evidence of a basic understanding of the physical and biological sciences.
- Evidence of a working knowledge of chemical compatibility, hazards, and waste disposal.
- Ability to work effectively with high school students.
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of school staff.
- Works independently and manages multiple protocols routinely.
- Effectively manages projects and workload as assigned by research instructors
- A willingness to learn new techniques, procedures, and equipment.
- Evidence of ability to respect, protect, and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Evidence of excellent problem-solving and organization skills with attention to detail.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed.
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