Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, Biology

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

The Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, Biology is a part-time position responsible to the Life Sciences Department Chair.

*This is a part-time position and can work up to 18 hours per week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Setting up and taking down equipment/handouts needed for classes.
• Cleaning and storing of equipment.
• Inventorying of materials and equipment.
• Helping in the recovery of waste for disposal.
• Documenting amounts and types of waste recovered.
• Work as a team with professional and peer tutors to help and support each other.
• Attend required meetings.
• Report problems to the Department Chair.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by the Center for Anatomy & Physiology Resource Room.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor

Physical Demands:

Work Environment:

Travel Required: No

If travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver’s license and an acceptable driving record

WHO YOU ARE

Required Education
High School Diploma or equivalent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.