Location: Somerville,NJ, USA
Job Description:
Under the general direction of the Chair of the Science Department and direct supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services, the Laboratory Assistant will assist in the maintenance and preparation of the biology laboratories on the main campus and off-campus sites. This individual will assist with maintaining and ordering equipment and supplies, maintaining and updating inventory listings, and overseeing the security of the labs. The Laboratory Assistant must be flexible regarding work schedule and willing to travel to off campus locations. This position is 37.5 hours per week, may require some evenings, and will require Saturday rotation weekend work.
Essential Duties:
Prepare solutions, media (plates, slants, & broth), specimens and set-up equipment for biology laboratory sections including General Bio I, Human Biology, Principles of Biology, Geology and RVCC's Prison Program.
Shop for local supplies to purchase perishable materials for labs.
Plant, grow, and maintain live lab supplies in greenhouse.
Organize and set up equipment and materials for biology laboratories and demonstrations. Remove chemicals and/or equipment, clean up, and replenish materials between lab sections
Test and standardize new experiments as needed.
Coordinate with Technology Services to ensure that software is installed and updated as needed on laboratory computers to support biology labs.
Coordinate with faculty to order lab supplies and equipment to support biology labs; maintain and update/upgrade these materials as needed to support these labs. Inventory and include in bid orders all common lab necessities and any new technology faculty wish to incorporate into future lab exercises.
Provide support in troubleshooting lab exercises with instructors for the Prison Program.
Assist in maintenance of inventory of chemicals, materials and equipment in the laboratory, preparation and storage areas, restock as necessary; maintain proper storage of supplies, SDS sheets and Right-to-Know maintenance; dispose of laboratory waste following appropriate protocols.
Assist in general maintenance of laboratories, microscopes, preparation and storage areas; help to maintain security of these areas on Saturdays, between semesters, and during summer sessions. Ensure that prep rooms and classroom doors are locked at the end of the class.
Staff biology prep rooms when Saturday labs are in session, as needed.
Perform related duties as required by supervisor.
Requirements:
A minimum of an Associate's degree in biology or chemistry, with laboratory experience.
Ability to prepare and organize laboratory and demonstration materials.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Good computer skills.
Good communication skills.
Good general subject knowledge.
Ability to accommodate to change.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree, preferred.
Application Instructions:
As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
RVCC's starting salary is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package.
For consideration of the above position, please submit your cover letter and resume online, by clicking the apply now button. We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.