• Temporary Science Lab Assistant

    Black Hawk College (Moline, IL)


    Temporary Science Lab Assistant

     

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    Temporary Science Lab Assistant

     

    Salary

     

    $17.00 Hourly

     

    Location

     

    Quad Cities Campus - Moline, IL

     

    Job Type

     

    Part-Time Staff / Temporary Help

     

    Job Number

     

    22-00415

     

    Department

     

    Natural Science & Engineering

     

    Opening Date

     

    09/02/2025

     

    Work Hours

     

    20 hours per week

     

    Application materials required

     

    Resume, Cover Letter

     

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    General Information & Responsibilities

     

    The Science Lab Assistant is responsible for assisting the Science Lab Coordinator within the Natural Sciences and Engineering Department. Responsibilities include assisting with: laboratory preparation, cleaning and organization of laboratory spaces, laboratory/equipment maintenance, and chemical/hazardous waste management.

     

    Would work 20 hours/ week at the Quad Cities Campus in Moline, IL.

     

    Description of Duties

    DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

    a. Assist with preparing and removing departmental lab setups based on instructional needs.

    b. Cleans and maintains departmental laboratories, stock rooms, prep rooms, grow room and classrooms.

    c. Assist with keeping updated and current, remove outdated, and dispose of unused departmental media, equipment, stocks and supplies.

    d. Assist with maintaining appropriate hazardous waste records and reports.

    e. Assist with safety and compliance protocols, procedures, and record keeping.

    f. Stays up to date on new policies and procedures in academic laboratory settings.

    DESCRIPTION OF OTHER DUTIES:

    a. Provides general assistance to the Science Lab Coordinator and departmental faculty.

    b. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

    OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

    a. Demonstrate Black Hawk College core values.

    b. Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.

    c. Proper waste management.

    d. Proper use of laboratory equipment.

    e. Timely set up of laboratories.

    f. Maintaining up-to-date job knowledge.

    PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

    a. Works directly and cooperatively with Science Lab Coordinator, Natural Science and Engineering faculty, Department Chair, and Dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences.

    b. Works directly and cooperatively with student workers / work study students.

    c. Works directly and cooperatively with governing bodies (Risk Management) concerning safety, environmental, and chemical/hazardous waste.

    d. Works cooperatively with Black Hawk College faculty, staff, students, and visitors.

    e. Works directly with vendors as needed.

     

    Education & Experience

     

    (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

     

    a. Associate’s degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalent required.

    b. Basic knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures, and safety are desired.

    c. Basic knowledge of computer hardware and software desired.

    d. Good written and oral communication skills required.

    e. Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks required.

    f. Ability to work with confidential information required.

    g. Ability to work well with all types of people and honor diversity principles required.

     

    The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.

     

    Supplemental Information

     

    Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

     

    Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.

     

    This position does not qualify for any benefits.

     

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    Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?

     

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    + No

     

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    Do you have a basic knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures, and safety?

     

    + Yes

    + No

     

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    Do you have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks?

     

    + Yes

    + No

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    Employer

     

    Black Hawk College

     

    Address

     

    6600 34th Ave

     

    Moline, Illinois, 61265

     

    Phone

     

    309-796-5222

     

    309-796-5224

     

    Website

     

    http://www.bhc.edu