Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, Natural Sciences, Health & Wellness
- Employer
- Miami Dade College
- Location
- Wolfson Campus
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
Location: Wolfson Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 1002791
Job Details
Job Family
STAFF - Support StaffGrade
W4Salary
$10.00- $11.91Department
Natural Sciences, Health & WellnessReports To
Department Chair/Associate Instructor/ Lab SupervisorClosing Date
Open Until FilledFLSA Status
Non-ExemptFirst Review Date
January 28, 2022
Job SummaryThe Part-Time Biology Lab Assistant will assist in the preparation of materials and laboratory settings in the Biology lab. After the training, this person should be able to perform sterile and sterilizing procedures, to prepare culture media, to inoculate bacterial cultures, properly remove bio hazardous materials from students' labs, to prepare student labs for microbiological procedures, to use the microscope in order to evaluate the results of inoculation and contamination occurrence.
Duties & Responsibilities- Assists with the conditions to prepare culture media
- Assists with the conditions to work with live materials
- Assists with the conditions to properly store and dispense bio hazardous waste
- Assists with the conditions to use organic stains for the microbial slides preparation
- Assists with the conditions to work with the microbial cultures, including pathogenic microbes
- Maintains the Biology, BSC 1005, BSC 2085 and 2086 laboratory settings
- Maintains and stores anatomical models and preparations
- Takes care of animals
- Performs other duties as assigned
- One (1) year of college from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of related experience or any combination of education and experienceSuccessful completion of CHM 1045 and CHM 1046 courses and BSC 2010, BSC2010L, BSC 2085, BSC2086, MBC 2010 or their equivalents
- Three (3) months extensive training at the facilities having equipment, autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, flow hoods, fume hoods, culture dispensers and microscopes Ability to follow sterilizing proceduresAbility to use equipment properlyPossess excellent communication skills (Verbal and Written)
- Ability to work well in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty and staff
The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.
Organization
Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.
Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College. Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.
With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.
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