Biology Lab Assistant

Title: Biology Lab Assistant

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $18/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description

General Description:

The Biology Lab Assistant will primarily supports instructors in a biology laboratory by preparing materials for experiments, maintaining equipment, setting up workstations, cleaning up after lab sessions, and assisting students with basic techniques, all while adhering to safety protocols and ensuring the smooth running of the lab environment.

Duties and Tasks:

• Assisting in laboratory set-ups for biology, microbiology, anatomy & physiology and ENV.
• Storing equipment, models and supplies properly
• Keeping labs clean and organized.
• Manage bacterial cultures, make media, make solutions, organize weekly lab materials, keep equipment in repair, use autoclave, clean labs, and work with instructors.
• Work some evenings and weekends.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required KSAs:

• Ability to make proper chemical solutions, culture bacteria, make media, work with microscope and maintain equipment and supplies in a laboratory.
• Ability to multitask
• Knowledge of Biology
• Work some evenings and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Training and/or experience in Biology or related science.

Additional Considerations:

Additional Considerations:

• Experience in microbiology and/or preparing laboratory materials for college level science classes.