College Laboratory Assistant II

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, organizes the necessary equipment, and pre-tests before demonstrations 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 aids 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 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 the use of laboratory equipment through 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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