Biology Lab Assistant
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Posting Number Staff_0403334 Classification Title Staff Working Title Biology Lab Assistant Datatel Position ID SEMA5BILABAS1F Annual Hours 2080 Hours Placement Range $15.07 - $16.96 Position Type Regular Job Category Non-Exempt General Description

This position prepares for and assists/supervises activities in the Biological Science Laboratories; makes solutions; prepares instruments for labs; sets up for Biological Science Lab classes; supervises student activities in the Biological Science Center; assists in the maintenance of laboratory areas and the greenhouse; and works with chemical reagents as well as plant and animal cultures.

Reports To Biology Lab Supervisor What position(s) reports to this position?

None

Minimum Education/Experience

Associate's Degree with a minimum of (12) hours of biological science including General Biology I for majors and the General Chemistry sequence of Chemistry I and II with labs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:

Laboratory equipment, materials, procedures, and theoretical concepts;

Safety and health procedures for handling hazardous chemicals and infectious organisms;

Biology.

Skills:

Using mathematical calculations to prepare reagents and assists students in problems Biological Science;

Communicating verbally;

Dealing with human relations issues.

Abilities:

Observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Science Center or group labs.

Ability to work daytime, evening and Saturday hours as assigned.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work is medium work which requires the person in this position to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required.

This position requires the person to position self to access equipment in storage areas that may be above head or ground level.

This position requires the person to remain in a stationary position for sustained periods of time.

Position requires the person to move about the laboratory and campus.

This position requires the person to operate a computer and other laboratory equipment.

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position; must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to judge, , and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations, including those in color; to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Biological Science Center or labs.

Work is performed in an indoor laboratory setting.

Person in position Is at risk for occupational exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious material as well as chemical reagents as a result of the performance of duties.

Subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Work is performed part of the time working in an environment where errors on this job can lead to significant physical or mental consequences for self or others.

Work is performed during a normal work week including daytime, evening, and Saturday hours as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

None

Required Training

Quarterly compliance training as assigned by institution

Work Hours

A flexible forty (40) hour work schedule including daytime, evening and Saturday hours and the ability to work up to four (4) nights a week as assigned. Schedule may change every semester to meet department needs.

Summer hours - flexible 40 hour work schedule mainly Monday through Thursday with occasional Friday as required.

Department Biology Lab Job Open Date 12/11/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Latrina Rich Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required document: cover letter, resume and transcripts of all college hours for undergraduate and graduate biology classes.

Applicants who do not attach the required document will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) ###-####, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM

Job Duties

Job Duties (Position Specific)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

he position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement)

Follows given laboratory procedures and instructions by the Biology Lab Supervisor or the course instructor; assists in conducting and explaining any or all experiments in Biological Science Laboratories; and tutors students.

During times scheduled in the Biological Science Center: prepares labs; greets and assists students in individual lab exercises; answers questions concerning software and other study materials available in the Biological Science Center; administers laboratory exams; maintains Biological Science Center attendance records; supervises group labs as needed; and supervises individual and group work in the Biological Science Center.

Understands, obeys, and enforces all safety and health regulations applicable in a science laboratory including state and federal regulations concerning hazardous chemicals, infectious organisms, and blood borne pathogens; assembles, disassembles, and cleans the equipment and materials needed for individual and group laboratory experiments, including focusing microscope slides using a compound microscope; and prepares laboratory media and standard/special reagents for labs including the necessary calculations to prepare a reagent of specified molarity, normality, or percentage composition.

Supervises student work personnel in the maintenance of an orderly, clean environment in the laboratory; operates, maintains, adjusts, and explains the use of equipment used in the Biological Science Laboratories; maintains plant and animal cultures; performs dissections; makes supplemental materials/reagents; assists in record keeping and monitoring the inventory of supplies, specimens, and equipment used in the science laboratories; identifies needs of, orders, and submits requisitions for approval with input from faculty; interacts and communicates with students, faculty, and staff while performing duties; fulfills student and institutional needs by maintaining a work schedule assigned by the Science Center Supervisor; and participates in required training.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC's established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills, and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.