Part-Time Chemistry Lab Assistant (25 Hours, Benefits-Eligible) at Bucks County Community College in Newtown, PA 18940, USA

Job description

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• Part-Time | 25 hours per week
• Bucks County Community College is looking for a Chemistry Lab Assistant to join our team! Under the direction of the Chemistry Lab Supervisor, the primary purpose of the Chemistry Lab Assistant is to apply technical knowledge, laboratory experience, and theoretical and wet chemistry knowledge to support short and long-term functions of the teaching chemistry laboratories. The selected candidate will participate in the setup, cleaning, and maintenance of Bucks teaching labs in the Chemistry area. Duties include but are not limited to chemical solution preparation and analysis, hazardous waste handling, and assisting with the training and direction of student workers under the direction of the lab supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge and experience to support the day-to-day operations of the Chemistry Laboratory, under the supervision of the Chemistry Lab Supervisor.
• Assist with the set-up and breakdown of laboratory experiments.
• Assist with preparing and standardizing chemical solutions to keep up with high demand.
• Direct and guide student workers when the Lab Supervisor is off-site.
• Apply technical knowledge, experience and safety training to make responsible decisions in the laboratory.
• Assist with planning student workloads to prioritize lab duties efficiently.
• Assist with maintaining inventories of, and proper handling and storage of, chemical reagents.
• Safely handle hazardous materials, sharps and biohazardous waste, and follow protocols for safe disposal under the direction of the Lab Supervisor.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the laboratory prep rooms and supplies.
• May assist with calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or HS diploma plus 1 to 3 years of experience working in a chemistry laboratory or related field; hands-on laboratory experience from chemistry coursework may be considered.
• Ability to communicate in written and oral form and work well with others in a team environment.
• Highly organized and proactive with the ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Skills

Required

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Proactive
• Independent work
• Prioritization
• Microsoft Office
• Chemistry laboratory techniques
• Chemical solution preparation
• Hazardous waste handling

Benefits

• This position is 25 hours per week and eligible for pro-rated benefits. Bucks County Community College offers an exceptional benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 403B pension plan, life insurance, short & long-term disability, generous paid time off, tuition waivers, tuition assistance, wellness center, cafeteria, and free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus.
• HOURLY RATE $24.2818 - $25.9815 (commensurate with experience)