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Job no: 496984
Work type: Part-time Temporary
Location: Overland Park Main Campus
Categories: Administrative Support

Position, Department: Lab Aide Chemistry, Academic Affairs

Type of Position: Part-time Temporary, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: varies, 12 hours per week

Pay Range: $15.95 - $20.31 and determined based on relevant years of work experience.

Benefits Category: Partial benefits

Position Summary:

• The lab aide will have the following duties:
• Assist in chemical prep for labs
• Assist in setup and dismantling of labs, along with the collection and orderly storage of chemicals and labware
• Assist in setting up equipment and small instruments
• Replenish consumables (such as paper towels, weigh boats, soap, gloves, etc) for labs on a daily basis
• Assist in inventory of chemicals and equipment
• Perform any additional duties as requested by the lab coordinator

Required Qualifications:

• Needs to have at least one college level chemistry class
• Good oral and communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Good time management and multi-tasking skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• AA or higher degree in Environmental Science, Geology or Physical Geography with successful completion of lab coursework.

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist students in the open lab, which provides time for students to enhance their learning that has occurred in the formal classroom setting.
• Provide guidance and direction to students. Assist students with questions and concerns related to the lab activities.
• Provide a safe study environment for the students.
• Monitor conditions and activities in lab areas and enforce lab policies. - (Essential)
• Check students in and out of the lab. Ensure they are following the rules of the lab and keep track of any materials being checked out.
• Maintain security of the lab and its contents. Remain aware of surroundings to ensure the open lab is a safe and healthy environment.
• Organize the lab and classrooms and their contents in between semesters. Ensure the lab is clean, organized, and sanitized after each class, including proper disposal of waste materials and cleaning laboratory equipment.
• Provide assistance that supports instructional needs to faculty and support staff.
• Set up the lab for scheduled classes. Ensure students have the materials and equipment needed for class and lab use. Maintain and calibrate equipment.
• Assist with the inventory of materials within the lab and classrooms. Organize laboratory items, materials, and equipment. Ensure proper labeling of materials.
• Enforce and promote safety protocols, including the proper use of safety equipment and the disposal of hazardous materials.
• Maintain departmental compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations and JCCC policies.

*Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

About JCCC: Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Equal Employment Opportunity: JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals and is an affirmative action employer. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.

Disclosure: If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR Generalist for this position. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email JobsAtJCCC@jccc.edu.

Advertised: 05 Sep 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 18 Sep 2024 Central Daylight Time