Part-Time Assistant II, Biology Lab

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Part Time 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:

1. 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.).
2. Assists students with basic questions/issues, staying within this position's level of responsibility (position is assisting in labs, not instructing, grading or disciplining)
3. 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
4. Ensures clean laboratories and lab equipment
5. Ensures proper disposal of bio hazard materials, including but not limited to dissected specimens, biological fluids, and bacterial wastes
6. Check LSC email and consult with supervisor regularly
7. Assists faculty with lab practical exams and activities
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned