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College Laboratory Assistant 2 - Biology Lab Assistant/Tutor

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Jul 2026

💰 $62,000/yr($44,000/yr – $62,000/yr)

About the role

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

Working Title:

College Laboratory Assistant 2 - Biology Lab Assistant/Tutor

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Rosemount

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Part time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)

Salary Range:

$22.27 - $31.99

Complete Application Requirement — Please Read Before Applying
To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.

Your complete application must include:

Current Resume (Required): Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.
Cover Letter (Optional): Encouraged if you wish to highlight your interest and qualifications
Transcript (Optional): Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Job Description

Dakota County Technical College seeks a seasonal, part-time (32 hours per week) Biology Lab Assistant/Tutor to provide tutoring and academic support services for students enrolled in biological science or related courses.

Responsibilities include:

Provide tutoring and academic support services, including one-on-one and group instruction, for students enrolled in biological science or related courses.
Manage the daily operation of the Science Lab.
Serve as the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
Maintain records and documentation for data collection and grant reporting.
Participate in staff meetings, training opportunities, student success programs, and other duties as assigned.

Seasonal assignment for Academic Year 2026 - 2027, is from August 24, 2026 - May 17, 2027.

Salary Range:

We would like to clarify that the correct salary range for the Biology Lab Assistant/Tutor (College Lab Assistant 2) position is $22.27 - $31.12 /Hour. We encourage you to reach out to our office if you have any questions

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree or higher in Biological Sciences AND one academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in Biological Sciences at the high school level or above; OR
An equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualification

Knowledge of Biological Sciences/Natural Sciences curriculum sufficient to instruct and assist students.
Knowledge of college policies and programs sufficient to answer a wide range of questions.
Organizational skills sufficient to maintain files and documentation for Perkins grant.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and faculty through discussions and short demonstrations.
Ability to motivate students to perform assignments and persist in their studies.
Ability to teach skills in a manner readily understood and applied by students, including those who may have cognitive challenges.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Part-time (32 hours per week), Monday through Friday, with scheduled hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Telework (Yes/No)

Internal Applicants

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