Laboratory Clerk/Biology

About the role

This position is responsible for performing a variety of routine clerical and maintenance duties in a classroom or lab environment as required; and assisting the instructor and students in the preparation, distribution, or demonstration of instructional instruments, materials, supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom or laboratory for instruction; sets up equipment and materials for exercises and demonstrations;
• Collections, maintains and stores equipment and materials after classroom or laboratory usage;
• Assists in maintaining classroom or laboratory in a safe, clean and orderly condition;
• Demonstrates or describes the proper usage of equipment and materials to instructors and students;
• Provides information to students regarding classroom or laboratory requirements;
• Prepares and issues equipment and materials for students use;
• Maintains records of equipment and materials loaned to students;
• Answers telephones and directs calls as appropriate;
• Provides routine information;
• Maintains various records as required;
• Affords assistance in the ordering, maintaining, receiving, cataloging and storing supplies and materials;
• Affords assurance of adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use;
• Maintains and performs minor repairs and adjustments to equipment;
• Reports major repair needs according to established procedures;
• Examines literature on new equipment and makes purchase recommendations;
• Consults with vendors as assigned;
• Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner;
• Participates in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps;
• Active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment;
• Attends and participates in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED. Preferably supplemented by two (2) years of college coursework and/or related training and experience in the assigned disciplines or subject areas. Commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

Knowledge of organization, policies and procedures of assigned department, classroom, or laboratory
Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the assigned classroom or laboratory
Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures used in the assigned classroom or laboratory
Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
Ability to perform specialized duties to ensure efficient lab operations
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
Ability to meet schedules and time lines
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Skills

• Knowledge of organization, policies and procedures of assigned department, classroom, or laboratory
• Knowledge of the proper methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the assigned classroom or laboratory
• Knowledge of appropriate safety precautions and procedures used in the assigned classroom or laboratory
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary
• Ability to perform specialized duties to ensure efficient lab operations
• Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$4,881 - $5,875 Per Month

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with department needs.)