Lab & Research Specialist II
Full Time
Virginia
$17.81 an hour
Posted
Job description
Title: Lab & Research Specialist II
Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College
Location: Frederick - 069
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: The minimum hiring hourly rate for this position is $17.81 per hour, actual rate will commensurate with education and/or experience.
Full Time or Part Time: Part Time
Additional Detail
Job Description:
As the Science Lab Assistant, you are the laboratory staff member responsible for preparing and setting science labs on the Middletown Campus and assisting faculty at the lab as needed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting in laboratory set-ups for biology, chemistry, microbiology, anatomy & physiology and environmental science classes.
- Storing equipment, models and supplies properly.
- Keeping labs clean and organized.
The compensation for the position will commensurate with education and experience; however, the starting minimum hourly rate for this position is $17.81. The position is part time and as such cannot exceed 29 hours per week and is not eligible for health or leave benefits. However, the position may offer educational benefits through our professional development and educational assistance policies.
Click here to learn about Laurel Ridge Community College.
Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process. Please email
eeo@laurelridge.edu for further information.
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
Telework
According to
DHRM policy 1.61 Teleworking, effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies. Positions requiring more than two days of telework weekly will require approval from the Department of Education’s Cabinet Secretary. Positions requiring more than two days of telework weekly require approval from the Office of the Governor’s Chief of Staff.
- Ability to make chemical solutions and dilutions, and use/maintain common lab equipment and supplies in a laboratory (such as centrifuges, balances, micropipettes, microscopes, etc.).
- Work evenings and weekends as needed.
- Must be able to work independently in a lab setting.
- Knowledge and adherence to lab safety protocols.
- Knowledge in chemical safety and hazardous waste storage and disposal.
- Strong Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of Windows applications, Microsoft Office Professional (Word, Excel, and Power Point), email applications, and online platforms.
- Associate degree in science (biology, chemistry or related field of science); or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, such as science majors/undergraduate students with the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed for this position.
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