College Laboratory Assistant II - Physical Science Department

COLLEGE LABORATORY ASSISTANT II – PHYSICAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
TRUMAN COLLEGE 

Truman College’s Physical Science and Engineering Department seeks a College Laboratory Assistant II to perform para-professional work in a science laboratory in the preparation, storage, and maintenance of chemical and bio-chemical reagents, materials, and apparatus. This position takes general responsibility for operation of laboratories and performs related duties as required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Inventories and maintains necessary supplies for college courses in , chemistry, physics, physical science, and related subjects.
• Writes requisitions for chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares reagents with qualitative and quantitative specifications. 
• Maintains and does minor repair on various laboratory equipment. 
• Calibrates and prepares scientific instrumentation for class use.
• Prepares solutions, organize the necessary equipment, and pre-testing before demonstrated to the class. 
• Assembles equipment and supplies for other physical science laboratories.
• Receives, stores, and distributes laboratory equipment, chemicals, and supplies.
• Maintains the laboratory in an orderly and clean manner that ensures safety rules.
• Writes educational documentation as needed. 
• Enforces safety rules in the laboratory and aides the instructor and students in demonstrations.
• Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates staff of student laboratory assistants. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Graduation from high school or the equivalent supplemented by two years of college chemistry or; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of routine laboratory procedures and safety.
• Good knowledge of chemical and physical science laboratory methods.
• Knowledge of scientific instrumentation used in science laboratories. 
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of subordinates.
• Ability to use a personal computer in all inventory and record keeping responsibilities. 
• Ability to instruct students on use of laboratory equipment through use of strong organizational skills, supervisory skills, and good verbal communication.

 Additional Information:

•    Starting Salary: $58,784.91

This position is represented by the Local 1708 Union.

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 
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