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Natural Sciences - Technical Lab Specialist

Employer
Indian River State College
Location
Massey Campus (Ft. Pierce)

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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:    

  • Assisting the instructor of record with skills laboratory or direction of students in work setting;
  • Demonstration of safety principles, professional behavior and sound judgment.
  • Demonstration of current knowledge and technical expertise in the respective discipline.
  • Clearly, accurately, and effectively guiding students in the development of necessary skills.
  • Demonstration of oral and written communication skills and team work.
  • Demonstration of working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and IRSC’s internet platform.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  • A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a Science discipline or field of study is required;
  • 2 or more years of documented professional lab experience directly related to the discipline is preferred;
  • Proven laboratory skills required in respective disciplines;
  • Proven knowledge of contemporary discipline theory and best practices is required;
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills;

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assisting the instructor of record with facilitation of student learning of cognitive, affective and/or psychomotor skills to meet the overall course objectives and program goals.
  • Assisting the instructor of record with assignment and direction of students in work setting.
  • Assisting instructor of record with collection of data for instructor of record’s evaluation of student.
  • Assisting the instructor of record to support student success by referring students to college resources.
  • Maintaining positive communication with college students, college employees, and affiliating agencies.
  • Assisting the instructor of record with required documentation.
  • Participating in department, division, and college meetings as assigned.
  • Maintaining equipment and supplies on assigned campus(es).
  • Participating in professional development activities to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
  • Contributing to the recruitment and retention of students.
  • Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, and stoop.  This position also requires sufficient eyesight to observe, sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly to situational needs, manipulate equipment and evaluate procedural results; sufficient hearing to assess needs and communicate verbally with students and others; sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English; and lift a minimum of 30 pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College.

ClassificationStaff

SupervisoryNo

FLSA ExemptNo

Employment TypeTemporary (Fixed Term)

Compensation and Application DeadlineThis position is permanently posted. You will be contacted for an interview only if the related department has positions to fill.

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