Lab Assistant II- Biology

Responsible for providing direct tutorial, training, and instructional lab support to students and laboratory personnel in an instructionally supervised laboratory. In-person work on campus is an essential function of this position.Under limited supervision, assist students with course or laboratory assignments. Work with students individually or in small groups to demonstrate procedures and use of equipment and materials, or review classroom material. Assist the instructor with preparation of instructional materials. Set up laboratory equipment and supplies, to include chemicals and biohazards for demonstration of experiments or processes. Maintain and clean equipment. Ensure equipment is in working order and perform routine repairs. Assist in the supervision of lab activities to ensure a safe learning environment. Adhere to lab safety program and assist with disposal of hazardous materials used in the lab in order to remain in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Provide clerical support to include ordering, cataloging, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment. Check out learning materials and maintain records. Conduct annual inventory of supplies and equipment. Assist with scheduling of learning facility. Assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence, and lab attendance. Perform other duties as assigned. **Required Qualifications:** 1. Associate's Degree and two (2) years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. NOTE: A copy of the transcript reflecting this required education MUST be submitted for consideration and reflect completed coursework and degrees conferred. The candidate must be fully qualified for the position at the time of application. 2. Effective customer service and telephone etiquette skills. 3. Effective analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking skills. 4. Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills. 5. Experience ordering, cataloging, inventorying, and maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and managing reports and files. 6. Experience maintaining, cleaning, and performing routine repairs on laboratory equipment. 7. Proficient computer skills to include internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. **Special Conditions:** 1. This is a security-sensitive position as defined under the Texas Education Code, Section 51.215; the successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal background check, as permitted and/or required by applicable law, and in accordance with the College’s policies and procedures.2. Job will require extended working hours including evenings and weekends. Individuals desiring consideration MUST complete and submit an EPCC Application for Employment on-line by the announced deadline. COPIES OF ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE uploaded with the application. CURRENT EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO UPLOAD THEIR TRANSCRIPTS WITH EACH SUBMITTED APPLICATION; TRANSCRIPTS IN PERSONNEL FILES CANNOT BE ACCESSED BY EVALUATORS FOR THIS PURPOSE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only documents stating 'Transcript' or 'Unofficial Transcript' will be accepted. Other documents (Degree Audit, Degree Summary, Program Summary, etc.), uploaded in lieu of transcripts will not be accepted. If you are unable to attach your transcripts to your application, please mail your transcripts to El Paso Community College, Employment Services, P.O. Box 20500, El Paso, TX 79998. Mailed documents MUST include the position title and posting number for this position vacancy. A letter of application, resume, letters of recommendation, and other supporting documents are optional but highly encouraged and may be submitted on-line with the application form or forwarded to the Human Resources Department at El Paso Community College, Empl…