Job Description

Job Description Summary

Lab Aide position in the Biology Labs in the Natural Sciences Department provides a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, learn about safety, lab equipment, and making solutions as well as working in a fast paced professional environment.

 

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Learn and follow lab safety rules
• Serve faculty and students with all in-class technical issues
• Prepare all equipment, solutions and perishables necessary for biology labs
• Read lab manuals and protocols
• Learn the experiments that are performed by students to be able to troubleshoot
• Set up and take down all biology labs on a weekly or biweekly basis
• Maintain clean environment in classrooms and lab prep areas
• Lead by example and help train incoming lab aides
• Assist professors in safety attire/food checks prior to labs
• Lift and unpack packages
• Help with operation of instructor computers and projectors
• Perform duties with professional demeanor and courtesy to all
• Work as a member of a diverse team
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Required: Interest in biological sciences. Some work experience in any field. The Educational Aide must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic and behavioral standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.   

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred:  Students who have completed laboratory coursework.

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a diverse environment
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in a professional manner
• Demonstrating professionalism, civility and commitment to the success of Santa Fe students and faculty in Biology labs

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