Science Laboratory Assistant at Middlesex College

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Apr, 26

Salary

34.06

Posted On

13 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Laboratory Experience, Chemical Hygiene Plans, Communication Skills, Information Technology Literacy, Safety Standards, Inventory Management, Equipment Maintenance, Teaching Assistance, Culturally Responsive Techniques, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Time Management, Preparation Skills, Demonstration Skills, Cleaning Skills, Supervision Skills

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Details: The CT State Community College is developing a pool of applicants for potential part-time Science Laboratory Assistant positions. (Up to 17 hours per week). These positions are on continuous recruitment, and are filled on an as-needed basis, depending specific department needs. You will only be contacted if there is a current need at the campus you indicated on your application and have met the qualifications/skills and experience that are required for the position. Your applications will stay active for 1 year. Location: Multiple Campuses **This position is not remote** For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State Please note that currently, not all campuses have an opening, however we are accepting applications for all campuses within the CT State Community College. Asuntuck-170 Elm Street, Enfield, CT Capital-950 Main Street, Hartford, CT Gateway-20 Church Street, New Haven, CT Housatonic-900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT Manchester-Great Path, Manchester, CT Middlesex-100 Training Hill Rd, Middletown, CT Naugatuck Valley-Waterbury and Danbury Campuses Northwestern-Park Pl, Winsted, CT Norwalk-188 Richards Ave, Norwalk, CT Quinebaug Valley-42 Upper Maple St, Danielson, CT Three Rivers- 574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT Tunxis-271 Scott Swamp Rd 100 Building, Farmington, CT CT State Community College Mission: Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates. CT State Community College Vision: CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities. CT State Community College Equity Statement: The CSCU system commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities. Anticipated Start Date: Continuous open recruitment Application Deadline: Filled on an as-needed basis, depending on specific college needs. Applications will stay active for 1 year. Position Summary: Working under the supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor or other administrator, the Science Laboratory Assistant provides critical assistance to the Laboratory Supervisor and faculty by setting up, maintaining, and operating one or more assigned academic labs or centers. The Science Laboratory Assistant’s main function is to ensure a safe, productive, and well-prepared educational laboratory environment. Example of Job Duties: Under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor or other administrator, the incumbent is accountable for the following essential functions: Prepares and dispenses solutions and chemical materials used for laboratory classes which may include reagents, chemicals, acids, bases, buffers, and stains Setting up, arranging, and testing lab equipment, apparatus, and materials Adapting equipment and materials to specific learning objectives set by faculty Planning and preparing equipment and materials for future lab sessions Performing routine cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment and arranging for repairs and service from outside vendors Observing standards of safety in the setup, operation, and disposal of lab supplies and equipment Tracking laboratory inventory, preparing requisitions for required laboratory materials when necessary Maintains materials safety data sheets (MSDS) for all department chemicals and products Assisting instructors in conducting educational experiments, providing instruction and demonstration when necessary Supervising student lab assistants employed by the department by providing training and work direction Dispose of all chemical waste, per Chemical Hygiene Plan and Department of Public Health. Maintain lab safety bulletin board. This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description. Candidate may perform some or all of the job functions. Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in a related field and relevant laboratory experience. Successful Candidate must have or must possess: Experience setting up, arranging, and testing lab equipment, apparatus, and materials. Experience in preparing, dispensing and disposing of chemicals and reagent materials. Knowledge of Chemical Hygiene Plans Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. Experience with reflective, interactive, culturally responsive pedagogical teaching techniques. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.) Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience working in a college lab setting. Experience working with faculty, staff and students. Salary: $34.06 hourly. Application Instructions: To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable. Please note that due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to field phone/email inquiries and confirm receipt of completed applications. You will receive an automated email confirming that your application was submitted successfully. For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs Background Screening: All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check. Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups. For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7056 or [email protected]. CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Responsibilities

The Science Laboratory Assistant provides critical assistance to the Laboratory Supervisor and faculty by setting up, maintaining, and operating academic labs. They ensure a safe, productive, and well-prepared educational laboratory environment.