Biology Laboratory Assistant, Main Campus
- Employer
- Joliet Junior College
- Location
- Joliet, IL
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Part Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires
Reporting to the Biology Lab Supervisor, the Biology Laboratory Assistant will give assistance to Biology Lab Technicians to maintain and prepare labs for biology courses. This position requires working collaboratively with staff to provide a quality lab experience for biology lab courses and help maintain orderly facilities. Assistant must abide by the Safety Policies and Procedures of the JJC Natural Science Department.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.
Total hours per week: 10-20
http://www.jjc.edu/career-services
Job DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Biology Laboratory Assistant, Main Campus
DEPARTMENT: Natural Sciences and Physical Education
REPORTS TO: Kristi Nowell
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Abide by Safety Procedures & Policies as detailed in the JJC Chemical Hygiene Plan
2. Prepare laboratory materials for all Biology courses.
3. Prepare media for Microbiology Labs, while practicing aseptic techniques.
4. Maintenance of aquariums, plants, lab animals and other living specimens.
5. Maintenance of cadaver rooms and handling of preserved specimens.
6. Maintenance of laboratory equipment & supplies, including; cleaning, storage & inventories.
7. Maintenance of classrooms and general lab clean-up.
8. Prepare chemical solutions. Observe proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
9. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Completed previous coursework in Biology and/or Chemistry
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Some Moderate Lifting Required
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.
Total hours per week: 10-20
Application Procedures: “Apply to this Job at employment.jjc.edu”
All offers of employment are contingent upon the following:
• Satisfactory results of a background check
• Post-offer, pre-employment physical exam in circumstances where the nature of the work renders it appropriate or where Federal law or regulation requires
Joliet Junior College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action college supporting diversity.
Compliance AnnouncementANNUAL CLERY SAFETY REPORT (ASR) NOTICE FIRE SAFETY REPORT (FSA) and MISSING PERSON POLICY (MPP) FOR STUDENTS RESIDING IN “ON CAMPUS” STUDENT HOUSING
Joliet Junior College is committed to assisting members of the JJC community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual CLERY security compliance document along with the Fire Safety Report (FSR) and the Missing Person Policy (MPP) for students residing in “on campus” student housing is available at the JJC Police Department website : https://jjc.edu/about-jjc/police-and-safety
If you would like to receive the ASR, FSR or MPP in booklet form, you may stop by the Campus Police Department located on Main Campus in G 1013 or call Campus Police at 815-280-2234. The website and booklet contain information regarding campus security and personal safety such as crime prevention and reporting, police law enforcement authority, disciplinary procedures and other related security policies. They also contain information about crime statistics for the three previous years for all JJC campuses, property owned and controlled by JJC District 525 and on public property immediately adjacent to JJC campuses.
This information is required by law and is made available by the Joliet Junior College Police Department.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Do you have at least a 2.0 grade point average at Joliet Junior College?If you are brand new to Joliet Junior College, and do not yet have a grade point average, use the GPA from your previous institution.
- Yes
- No
- What is your expected graduation date?
(Open Ended Question)
- Please list previous coursework for Biology and/or Chemistry.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you currently a student at Joliet Junior College and enrolled in at least 6 credit hours?
- Yes
- No
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- Cover Letter
Organization
Working at Joliet Junior College
Joliet Junior College, the nation's first public community college, offers pre-baccalaureate programs for students planning to transfer to a four-year university. A comprehensive community college, JJC also provides occupational education leading directly to employment, adult education and literacy programs, workforce development services, and student support services.
Tucked in the middle of a wildlife preserve, bridging the banks of a lake and surrounded by its own Arboretum, Joliet Junior College is an educational community that embraces diversity and promotes personal growth. Each year, more than 35,000 students find the diverse, comprehensive high quality educational experience they are looking for at JJC. We hope that you will take a few minutes to explore the job opportunities we have available and consider becoming a part of this experience.
The recruitment of qualified and diverse personnel is the cornerstone of JJC's commitment to an innovative, collaborative and inclusive educational community. At JJC, we respect the wealth of knowledge and experience each of our employees brings to the workplace. The College supports this commitment by providing personnel with excellent terms and conditions of employment, outstanding health and welfare benefits and programs for a secure retirement.
JJC employees work in a wide variety of roles within the college, including faculty, support staff, and administrative positions. With such a diverse range of professions, JJC ensures that a wealth of development opportunities is available to employees. From personal growth, career advancement, and a dynamic and rewarding work atmosphere, employees have the resources they need to achieve a successful and fulfilling career at JJC.
Joliet Junior College's open search procedures allow us to find the best available candidates for positions and to provide a balanced workforce to reflect the ethnic composition of the District we serve.
- Website
- https://employment.jjc.edu/
- Telephone
- 815-280-2266
- Location
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1215 Houbolt Rd
Joliet
IL
60433
US
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