Direct Wage - Lab Assistant

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Job Description

General Statement of Job

The Lab Assistant assists all Biology staff and faculty. Assists with the maintenance and safety in the labs according to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidelines, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Global Harmonized System (GHS) guidelines, which includes but not limited to maintaining eye wash stations, maintaining properly labeled receptacles for broken equipment and used batteries, maintaining receptacles for various waste streams, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Assists lab instructors during regularly scheduled labs or as needed.

• Assists in preparatory work for the Biology laboratories, including reagent preparation, and preparing carts with materials for lab.

• Assists in keeping accurate records related to inventory and operation of laboratory.  

• Assists with routine repairs and notifies proper personnel for warranty maintenance and major non-warranty repairs.

• Assists with the maintenance of the safety and security of the laboratory and equipment.

• Assists with the maintenance in the lab rooms in a clean and orderly condition.

• Performs clerical functions, as needed.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required; College Certificate or 8 college hours, preferred.

• Knowledge in subject area required: must have completed and demonstrated mastery of sufficient coursework in the subject, earning at least a “B” (preferably an “A”).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong background in computers and office automation, including word processing, spreadsheets, database, Excel, PowerPoint and knowledge of the Windows environment.

• Knowledge of the science field, preferably Biology.

• Familiarity of a science laboratory, including safety and precautions.

• Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Global Harmonized System (GHS) guidelines.

• Ability to prioritize, organize and complete multiple tasks, within stated deadlines.

• Ability to work independently as well as a team player within department and with others.

• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with a diverse, multi-cultural college population.

• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak effec