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Black Hawk College Temporary Science Lab Assistant in Moline, Illinois
Temporary Science Lab Assistant
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Temporary Science Lab Assistant
Salary
$17.00 Hourly
Location
Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL
Job Type
Part-Time Staff / Temporary Help
Job Number
22-00415
Department
Natural Science & Engineering
Opening Date
03/07/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Work Hours
20 hours per week
Application materials required
Resume, Cover Letter
Description
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General Information & Responsibilities
The Science Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting the Science Lab Coordinator within the Natural Sciences and Engineering Department. Responsibilities include assisting with: laboratory preparation, cleaning and organization of laboratory spaces, laboratory/equipment maintenance, and chemical/hazardous waste management.
Would work 20 hours/ week at the Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL.
Description of Duties
DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
a. Assist with preparing and removing departmental lab setups based on instructional needs.
b. Cleans and maintains departmental laboratories, stock rooms, prep rooms, grow room and classrooms.
c. Assist with keeping updated and current, remove outdated, and dispose of unused departmental media, equipment, stocks and supplies.
d. Assist with maintaining appropriate hazardous waste records and reports.
e. Assist with safety and compliance protocols, procedures, and record keeping.
f. Stays up to date on new policies and procedures in academic laboratory settings.
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:
a. Provides general assistance to the Science Lab Coordinator and departmental faculty.
b. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
a. Demonstrate Black Hawk College core values.
b. Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.
c. Proper waste management.
d. Proper use of laboratory equipment.
e. Timely set up of laboratories.
f. Maintaining up-to-date job knowledge.
PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
a. Works directly and cooperatively with Science Lab Coordinator, Natural Science and Engineering faculty, Department Chair, and Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences.
b. Works directly and cooperatively with student workers / work study students.
c. Works directly and cooperatively with governing bodies (Risk Management) concerning safety, environmental, and chemical/hazardous waste.
d. Works cooperatively with Black Hawk College faculty, staff, students, and visitors.
e. Works directly with vendors as needed.
Education & Experience
(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)
a. Associate’s degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.
b. Basic knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures, and safety are desired.
c. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software desired.
d. Good written and oral communication skills required.
e. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks required.
f. Ability to work with confidential information required.
g. Ability to work well with all types of people and honor diversity principles required.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.
Supplemental Information
Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.
Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.
This position does not qualify for any benefits.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes
No
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Do you have a basic knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures, and safety?
Yes
No
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Do you have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
Black Hawk College
Address
6600 34th Ave
Moline, Illinois, 61265
Phone
309-796-5222
309-796-5224
Website
http://www.bhc.edu