Job Description
Job Description
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
The Assistant II, Biology Lab (Teaching Assistant) provides support to faculty and helps facilitate student learning in the Biology Department for the following classes: Majors Biology I & II, Non-Majors Bio I & II, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology I & II. Position provides assistance to both faculty and students during labs, encourages student engagement and critical thinking, proactively supports the department, and maintains laboratories to ensure a clean and safe work/laboratory environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provides Support to faculty with the delivery of labs (such as helping students learn to use lab equipment, clarifying directions for procedures, setting-up or taking-down lab practicals, etc.).
Assists students with basic questions/issues, staying within this position’s level of responsibility (position is assisting in labs, not instructing, grading or disciplining)
Consults with faculty and other science staff in order to stay up-to-date with class information and faculty needs, and to be fully prepared for each lab
Ensures clean laboratories and lab equipment
Ensures proper disposal of bio hazard materials, including but not limited to dissected specimens, biological fluids, and bacterial wastes
Check LSC email and consult with supervisor regularly
Assists faculty with lab practical exams and activities
Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to interact in a professional manner with faculty, staff, fellow lab assistants and students
Proficient in standard Biology lab protocols
Specialized skills in Anatomy and Physiology
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items, such as laboratory models. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
The work involves regular exposure to outdoor elements, and/or regular exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, and electrical hazards. This exposure requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to contagious diseases or irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Completion of Biology 2401