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Working Title:

College Laboratory Assistant 2 / CLA2

Institution:

Normandale Community College

Classification Title:

College Laboratory Asst 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

207: AFSCME - Technical

City:

Bloomington

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

**_We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong._** We actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

NOTICE OF VACANCY

CLA2

Classification: College Laboratory Assistant 2

Unlimited, Full Time

Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

*A flexible work schedule may be approved with up to two days remote work per week (if applicable)

Salary Range: Hourly from $21.89 to $30.58; Annually from $45,706 to $63,851

* _Salary placement is dependent on education and experience_

_(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch, this is the correct range.)_

This vacancy is posted on-line from** **Friday, January 9, 2026, to Sunday, January 18, 2026, until 11:59 PM.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Biology Learning Center (BLC) serves about 3000 students annually at Normandale Community College (NCC) and is a unique learning facility that provides individualized and self-paced laboratory experiences for students. The College Laboratory Assistant 2 position exists to assist in the operation and maintenance of the BLC particularly in solution, media, and material preparation, and to provide assistance to students. Under limited supervision the incumbent performs technical work within the BLC; Prepares and sets up lab activities; assists and tutors students in carrying out laboratory experiments and assignments; oversees daily activities of the laboratory; performs related work as required.

This position will actively advance the college’s strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

**ESSENTIAL:** _These qualifications are required to move forward; as such, (_ _ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following_ _):_

**Minimum Qualifications** _(expected to have to enter job)_

+ Associates degree or higher degree in biology or related sciences AND 1 academic year of teaching/tutoring experience in biology at the high school level or above or

+ An equivalent combination of education and work experience

**Preferred Qualifications** _(desired but not expected to have to enter job)_

+ Bachelor’s degree in biology

+ Ability effectively communicates with students, staff, faculty, and supervisor.

+ Ability to work with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.

+ Knowledge of microscopy, bacteriology technique, aseptic technique, dissection, pH meters, spectrophotometers, analytical balances, preparation of chemical reagents and media.

+ Problem solving skills

+ Administrative skills sufficient for record keeping and organization of the lab.

+ Coursework in chemistry, general biology, molecular biology, and microbiology

WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Normandale (https://www.normandale.edu/) is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, annually serving almost 15,000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds, 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow, learn, and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota, Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision insurance, income protection plans, generous vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year, employer paid life insurance, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits, visit SEGIP’s website SEGIP (https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/benefits/) . For more information on retirement benefits, please view the retirement brochure (https://www.minnstate.edu/system/working/docs/Retirement\_Brochure.pdf) through MMB.

This position is also part of the American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). AFSCME-MultiUnit-2025-2027-Contract.pdf many additional benefits provided.

If you are a current State of Minnesota employee, please log into Self Service, click on the Careers section and search for the Job Code.

_The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins._

_An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check._

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment, personnel practices, or access to and participation in, programs, services, and activities with regard to race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In addition, discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance, please contact Human Resources at (952) 358-8269 or [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

03-11-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

01-09-2026

Close Date:

01-19-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Vicky Sayaovang

Posting Contact Email:

[email protected]