Lab Student Worker - Life Sciences

$15.00/per hour

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Depending on department need; Up to 25 hours

Job Summary

The person in this position will provide a variety of support services in EMCC Science Laboratories. Student worker will assist with the everyday running and maintenance of biology labs. Other duties may be assigned as needed to support the vision of the college and science department.

Additional Information

End of Fall 2024 Semester

Essential Functions

60% - Prepares materials and equipment required for laboratory classes; sets up, replenishes and breaks down materials and equipment for laboratory experiments; maintains clean lab area; assembles equipment and demonstrates use of apparatus; assists lab techs and coordinator as needed

15% - Analyzes requirements for supplies and equipment needed for laboratories; maintains current inventories, supplies and equipment; purchases materials and equipment if required; receives and checks in laboratory supplies and equipment, monitors orders and verifies condition

15% - Assists in the preparation and cleaning of laboratory equipment and laboratories; provides assistance and consultation for instructors regarding performance of laboratories; directs and monitors student worker/intern's work flow; other duties as assigned commensurate to grade level of position

10% - Maintains, cleans and repairs equipment and checks for proper storage, effective operation and preventative maintenance; reports or conducts repair requirements; learns, tests, installs, and updates software/hardware needed for equipment related to the lab such as Vernier

Minimum Qualifications

• Have taken college level biology and/or chemistry classes

• Students must be enrolled in at least 6 credits for Spring/Fall semester

• Evidence of ability to take direction and having a willingness to learn (cover letter)

Desired Qualifications

• Successfully completed either BIO 100, BIO 160 OR BIO 181

• Students looking to graduate with an associates in science

• Experience organizing and prioritizing work

• Federal work study eligible but not required

Special Working Conditions

• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, particulates and organisms that may present health hazards if not handled according to safety protocols are possible

• May have to lift up to 25 lbs.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

Additional Requirements

Please place your MEID next to your name in the documents you are submitting.

Posting Close Date

Tuesday, December 24, 2024

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

Apply for Job

• Maricopa County Community College District - Jobs

• Sign In

• New User

• Enable Screen Reader Mode