Description

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, diversity, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs:

• Students Matter
• Inspire Excellence
• Act Intentionally
• Better Together
• No Fear!
• Trust!

The Chronicle of Higher Education’s “Great Colleges to Work For” is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College was recognized in five areas: Confidence in Senior Leadership; Diversity; Facilities, Workspace & Security; Job Satisfaction; and Work/Life Balance.

Campus Marketing Statement:

Lone Star College-Montgomery

Lone Star College, located in the north metropolitan Houston area, is one of the largest and fastest growing community colleges in the country featuring six comprehensive colleges and 10 centers with over 95,000 credit and non-credit students each semester, an annual budget exceeding $500,000,000, and 7,300 employees spread over a 2100 square mile area.  

LSC adds $3.1 billion to the local and regional economy by providing educational opportunities across the north Houston region.

Lone Star College–Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities.  LSC–Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology. 

Campus address is 3200 College Park Drive.  Conroe, Texas 77384-4500

Position Summary:

Under moderate supervision, this position is responsible for multiple significant functions in Biotechnology lab preparation. Activities involve a variety of routine tasks such as cleaning glassware, and many non-routine tasks that require independent judgment to resolve lab-related issues. The position requires the dependable and accurate preparation of materials, equipment, reagents and buffers to exacting specifications required for successful student laboratory investigations. Responsibilities may include tracking laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment. Position refers problems to experts as needed.

Job Functions: 

1. Supports faculty, staff and the lab coordinator in the timely and accurate preparation of labs for multiple biotechnology classes including Intro to Biotechnology, Lab Methods and Techniques, Lab Instrumentation, Genetics, Molecular Biology Techniques and Cell Culture Techniques
2. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment including autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, PCR equipment, spectrophotometers, HPLC equipment, 96 well plate reader and washer, laminar flow hoods, fume hoods, microscopes and various other biotech related lab equipment
3. Prepares complex chemical and microbiological reagents according to standards and protocols
4. Ensures that safety and quality assurance practices are followed
5. Provides assistance in proper disposal of chemical and bio-hazardous waste
6. Provides assistance with yearly computerized laboratory supplies and equipment inventory
7. Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking of labs, washing glassware and recording supplies inventory
8. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Requires a high level of skill to achieve precise micropipetting and accurate weighing and measuring
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures manuals and SOPs
• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong math and chemistry skills
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
• Effective communication skills with students, faculty, staff, and Program Director
• Flexible and creative to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

Salary: 

$11.44/ hour

Work Schedule & Conditions: 

•  Work days and hours will vary based on availability and lab needs
• PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
•  A climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards is the general work environment, unless otherwise stated in job announcement

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma with some college and previous lab experience or 2nd year biotechnology student or higher

Benefits Marketing Statement:

By joining our top notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization recognized for the 3rd year in a row as a "Great College To Work For".  We offer a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition reimbursement, participation in the TIAA-CREF retirement plan and more.

How to Apply: 

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY!

 

Application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery will not be accepted.

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.  

Primary Location: US-Texas-Conroe
Work Locations:
3200 College Park Dr (0400)
3200 College Park Dr
Conroe, 77384


Job: Academic Affairs
Organization: LSC Montgomery - 04
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Level: Entry Level
Travel: No
Job Posting: Sep 20, 2018, 10:00:02 AM