What are the responsibilities and job description for the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory Assistant position at Iowa Central Community College?
Description Summary
The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for routine maintenance of the laboratory environment, processing and disposal of sample retains, and performing basic test procedures. The Laboratory Assistant reports to the Iowa Central Fuel Testing Laboratory Supervisor.
This is a continuous posting; applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will be conducted as qualified applicants come in until the position is filled and may close early.
Examples of Duties
Constant (67-100%)
- Provide quality customer service to clients, suppliers, College staff and the public.
- Assure daily that soiled glassware is collected and washed.
- Assure daily that the Laboratory is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Process and dispose of sample retains in a timely manner.
- Monitor inventory of general laboratory reagents and supplies.
- Perform routine basic testing of fuel samples as directed.
- Perform duties in a manner that is compliant with the BQ-9000 and ISO-9001 quality programs.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance and simple repairs.
- Assist in maintaining instrument log books including sample sheets, calibration documents, and other laboratory documentation.
- Employ revised or new methods in compliance with BQ-9000 or ISO-9001 certification standards.
- Participate in BQ-9000 and ISO-9001 internal and external audits as required.
- Participate in management review meetings and other Laboratory meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.)
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
1. Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with clients, suppliers, industry partners, and the community we serve.
2. Provide quality customer service to clients, suppliers, industry partners, and the community we serve.
3. Maintain pleasant working conditions.
4. Assist with the smooth operation of day-to-day Laboratory activities.
5. Must be willing to work beyond regular working hours when required.
6. Assume responsibility and exercise independent judgment when making decisions.
7. Possess a high level of organizational skills and accuracy.
8. Adapt to change in a responsible manner, and deal proactively with problems as they arise.
9. Present a professional and pleasant work ethic.
Qualifications
High school diploma and two years of laboratory experience required.
Supplemental Information
GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves constant (67-100%) close visual work, lifting, standing, kneeling, grasping, reaching, walking, and stooping, general upkeep of the facilities such as cleaning, vacuuming, and emptying trash and recyclables; frequent (34-66%) lifting (supply boxes up to 70 pounds), boxing and unboxing supply cartons; occasional (10-33%) occasional travel time.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.
