Collin College Hiring for Lab Assistant, Chemistry/Physics (Part-Time) at Frisco Campus Full Time

Job Details

Primary Location:

9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco, Texas, 75035

We are seeking candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience and can fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility is to prepare all classroom experiments using solutions, media, and supplies as per the course syllabi and prep sheets. This involves utilizing various products/chemicals and laboratory equipment.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain an adequate stock of required equipment and supplies. Keep inventory of equipment, supplies, and chemical/bio-hazard waste, assess user needs, and submit supply requests to the lab manager. Monitor product expiration dates as necessary. Ensure supplies are organized and accessible per department requirements.
2. Perform routine equipment maintenance and minor repairs in laboratories and classrooms as requested. Ensure all equipment undergoes regular checks and maintenance. Report major repair or replacement needs to the appropriate supervisor.
3. Assist in implementing safety procedures and standards. Identify and report potential safety hazards. Manage the disposal of used/spent supplies/products in compliance with Federal EPA regulations, State, local city ordinances, and College policies.
4. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all lab rooms. Tasks include washing and refilling empty containers, emptying trash containers, storing unused clean containers, adjusting and cleaning screens and monitors, and cleaning up spills and equipment as directed by instructors or supervisors.
5. Maintain records, forms, and system data, which may involve data entry and copying as needed.
6. Greet students, faculty, staff, and the general public professionally and assist them as required. Answer phone calls promptly and maintain a professional demeanor. Safeguard the confidentiality of all records.
7. Prepare various cultures, chemicals, stains, solutions, dilutions, etc., from discipline prep sheets. Ensure proper disposal of used supplies. Produce slides, handouts, flyers, or other materials for classroom or recruiting activities as needed.
8. Provide training to new personnel when requested. Assist in monitoring the work of student assistants or part-time lab assistants, as required.
9. Assist in coordinating troubleshooting efforts involving students, instructors, web services, and others. Aid faculty in using equipment, software, and tools. Connect and disconnect equipment and tools as per oral or written instructions. Cross-train in various functions to provide backup support for other staff positions.
10. Attend department and division meetings as required and participate in professional development and health and safety training courses as directed by the supervisor.
11. Represent the department at college and community events.
12. Be prepared for flexible work schedules, which may include mornings, afternoons, or evenings as needed.

Supplemental Functions:

1. Perform other duties as assigned.
2. Adhere to all college policies, procedures, and Core Values in performing duties and maintaining standards.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions, and Physical Effort: This role may involve medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Job tasks may encompass talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and balancing. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, and workspace restrictions. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards may occur. Some outside work and occasional physical effort may be required.

Requirements:

• Associate degree from an accredited institution is required.
• Two (2) years of related experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Note: This position is Security Sensitive, and candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

The above description is an overview of the job and not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

Transcripts required.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Compensation Type: Hourly

Employment Type: Part-time

Compensation: $16.99 per hour

For any employment questions, please contact HR at (972) 985-3783 or send an email to: [email protected].

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.