Continuously analyzes and improves upon lab-related procedures
and practices
Properly handles, controls, and keeps diligent records of
chemical and bio-hazardous wastes
Actively remains current with new technologies and safety
regulations and promotes a culture of safety in the laboratory
Prepares and inventories complex reagents, chemicals,
solutions, stains, media and dyes according to protocol
Properly monitors, handles, sterilizes and disposes of
microbiological organisms and other bio-hazardous & chemical
waste or materials
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment & supplies
including but not limited to microscopes, autoclave, Thermal
Cycler, UV transilluminators, shakers, vortexes, incubators,
micropipettors and DNA Evaporator/Concentrator
Ensures safety and quality assurance practices are followed
including maintenance of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) workstations and
proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking
of labs, preparation of microbiological mediums, refilling reagent
bottles, washing glassware and recording supplies inventory
Tracks and coordinates budget expenditures
Maintains professional working relationships with a variety of
LSC employees at all levels, as well as with outside vendors
Responsible for other reasonable duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge and/or experience with infection control policies and
procedures and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA)
- Astute and broad knowledge of the sciences and related safety
protocols for the successful handling of day-to-day operations
- Working knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques for
microbiology Organizational, leadership, and interpersonal
communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum instruction and
cooperatively as a member of a team
- Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff
- Capable of performing required duties with minimal
supervision
- Good safety record and safety consciousness
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of
standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring
bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar
activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The
work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and
abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.
WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:
- Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a
Microsoft Windows environment, various lab equipment and
safety/protective gear appropriate to the material being
taught
- Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to
carry out the functions of the position
- Work is performed mostly in a climate-controlled lab
environment with potential exposure to hazardous items such as
chemicals and biological, toxic or caustic materials,
contamination, or mechanical moving parts. At times work also
performed in outdoor environments such as specimen or water
collections and may encounter a variety of conditions
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and
experience
Salary
Hourly Pay Rate is $17.58
Benefits Marketing Statement
By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part
of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work
environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,
participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.
Special Instructions
Go to the Job Search page, click on ‘My Activities’ at the top of
the page. Under My Cover Letters and Attachments you will click on
‘Add Attachment.’ Please be sure to put the Job ID# in the title
once you name your file for cover letters only, unless you attached
your cover letter with your resume.
If you are applying for an Instructional position (i.e. Faculty,
Adjunct Faculty, Instructor), please ensure you include the
following to be considered: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching
Philosophy, and unofficial transcripts.
You must limit your file name for any attachment to 40 characters
or less.
How to Apply
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY
We will not accept application material received via fax, email,
mail, or hand delivered.
Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the
academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on
your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication
regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC).
If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by
phone, or email to schedule an interview.
Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which
Lone Star College provides the federal government with information
from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is
authorized to work in the United States.
More information on the E-Verify program is available at
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are
subject to a criminal background check.
