What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Laboratory Assistant - Science - Lakeland position at Polk State College?

Salary : $15.38 - $18.03 Hourly

Location : Lakeland

Job Type : Part-Time / Temporary

Job Number : 202500006

Division : Academic Affairs & Workforce Education

Department : Academic Affairs

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 8 : 00 AM Eastern

Description

Job Description :

Performs responsible, professional work in support of specialized academic learning laboratory operation. Work is governed by broad instructions and objectives involving infrequent changing conditions. Requires substantial judgment and creativity in the development of activities and solution of problems.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions / Duties :

Assist students in program procedures and practices.
Research, recommend and request budget items relative to costs, vendors etc.
Assemble and prepare new supply and equipment orders.
Prepare program class labs, clean and store lab equipment, and supplies.
Supervise OPS and Student Workers.
Price and select items for program lab.
Prepare inventory of equipment and supplies.
Conduct basic maintenance on lab equipment.
Implement teaching prescriptions for students requiring remediation.
Perform various tasks in college open computer system (GENESIS).
Operate a multi-line phone system.
Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills :

The ability to establish an effective rapport with all Polk State College faculty and staff.

Excellent organizational skills, with special attention to detail.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ability to work well with others.

General office skills.

Maintain professional appearance.

Experience with computer, word processing and spreadsheets.

Ability to maintain confidential information.

Ability to work independently under indirect supervision following established practices and clear-cut policies in the performance of most duties.

Makes decisions when general instructions, established methods and clearly defined precedents indicate action to be taken, but referring unusual problems to Supervisors.

Working Conditions / Additional Information

Must be available to work overtime hours during peak periods.

Must be flexible and able to adapt well to changes. ?

Salary and Benefits Information

This position is level C15 .

We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following : Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education :

Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent) is required.

Preferred Education :

Associate degree preferred.

Required Experience :

Two (2) years of experience in a laboratory environment is required.?

Supplemental Information

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered :

a resume.

an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed).

Important Information

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.

To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.

Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.

Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.

Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.

Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :

Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement

Title IX Coordinator

999 Avenue H, NE

Winter Haven, FL 33881

WAD 215A

863.297.1000, ext. 5378

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

How many years of professional experience in a laboratory environment do you have?

No experience

Less than 1 year of experience

1 year but less than 2 years of experience

2 years but less than 3 years experience

3 years but less than 5 years experience

More than 5 years experience

Required Question

Salary : $15 - $18

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