Science Lab Assistant

Science Lab Assistant

Classification: Regular

Minimum Pay: $19.81

Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Science Lab Assistant works with the campus Science Lab Coordinator to ensure that labs are prepared, set up and cleaned for science classes, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and General Science. Helps keep the labs clean and orderly. Recommends to the lab coordinator which supplies need to be ordered or purchased. Hours worked will primarily be late afternoon/evening and weekends with occasional coverage in the absence of the Science Lab Coordinator. This announcement is live through 11:59pm October 25, 2026, and will no longer be posted as of October 26, 2026.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Prepares Lab, sets-up of lab activities/experiments and cleans up.
• Assists with maintaining living laboratory specimens and cleaning aquariums.
• Assists with maintenance of chemical inventory and chemical disposal records.
• Performs clerical duties such as photocopying, laminating, updating records and files under the direction of the Science Lab Coordinator.
• Assists with lab activities (including fieldtrips) when necessary.
• Attends and completes regular safety training and recertification sessions as determined by the department in cooperation with the college Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator.
• Consistently and dependably attends work, activities and functions as scheduled or assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Monday - Thursday 1pm - 10pm, with four hours scheduled either on Fridays or Sundays. During quarter breaks, the schedule will run Monday - Friday for eight hours between 8am and 7pm.

On-premise position at South Omaha Campus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic science theory and applications.
• Knowledge of lab operations, equipment and chemicals.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to be resourceful, efficient and organized.
• Demonstrate a cooperative and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work with a variety of clients and to maintain professionalism, patience and understanding in stressful situations.
• Demonstrate above average communication skills, including the ability to write and maintain accurate records.
• Must be responsible, a self starter and be able to work well with minimal supervision in a team-oriented environment.
• Possess troubleshooting, problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.
• Ability to repair lab equipment as needed and be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Associate's degree in a science-related field required.
• One (1) year of work-related experience in education, science labs or similar occupation required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work-related experience will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics or science preferred.
• Valid driver's license and insurability to drive College vehicles preferred.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully. Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function. Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.