Laboratory Stockroom Assistant - Sciences - Pool

Laboratory Stockroom Assistant - Sciences - PoolSalary: $17.13 HourlyLocation: Main Campus, 6501 S 19th Street, Tacoma WA 98466, WAJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: 21-10-TPOOL #MONDivision: Academic AffairsDepartment: Science, Engineering, & MathematicsOpening Date: 08/03/2021FLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: NAWho We AreTacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream leader college and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:Reflects the diversity of our community.Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.Essential FunctionsProvide assistance in supporting science teaching laboratories and auxiliary areas in the Science and Engineering Building. This may include work in biology, earth science, chemistry or physics. Assist with laboratory cleanliness and organization, assist with preparation of laboratory supplies for science courses, assist with the auxiliary functions of the science stock rooms. Actual duties are contingent upon education, training, experience, and departmental needs. This position reports to the Science Lab Technician. *This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsHigh School graduate or equivalent.Successful completion of college level coursework in biology or chemistry, or equivalent training or experience.Ability to work with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.Preferred QualificationsAssociates degree in a field closely related to the position, or equivalent training/experience.Experience working with equipment, reagents or bacterial cultures in a laboratory setting.Knowledge of safe laboratory practices.Conditions of EmploymentSuccessful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.The ability to stand for long periods of time, be able to stoop and bend, and be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.The ability to climb and stand on step stools and small ladders for short periods of time.Regular and predictable attendance.The Successful Candidate must DemonstrateExcellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction and the ability to problem solve.An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.Ethics and integrity and sound professional judgment.Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff.Responsibility of reporting to work when scheduled and notifying manager prior to absence.Fluency in English, including the ability to follow oral and written instructions.Ability to work safely and independently.Application ProcessApplication Materials Complete application packages must include the following:Tacoma Community College online application.Resume and cover letter.Copies of transcripts from colleges or universities attended.Terms of Employment This is part-time hourly position is bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above and is scheduled to work approximately 15-16 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs and falls within regular business hours, Monday-Friday during the academic year, and Monday-Thursday during the summer. The hourly pay rate is $17.13. A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a service fee may be available upon employment. TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work study students, will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Hourly non-student employees may be applicable for comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long-term disability insurance plans and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, View phone number on click.appcast.io; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, View phone number on click.appcast.io.