Job Description Summary
Lab Aide position in the Biology Labs in the Natural Sciences
Department provides a great opportunity to get hands-on experience
in a laboratory setting, learn about safety, lab equipment, and
making solutions as well as working in a fast paced professional
environment.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties
• Learn and follow lab safety rules
• Serve faculty and students with all in-class technical
issues
• Prepare all equipment, solutions and perishables necessary for
biology labs
• Read lab manuals and protocols
• Learn the experiments that are performed by students to be able
to troubleshoot
• Set up and take down all biology labs on a weekly or biweekly
basis
• Maintain clean environment in classrooms and lab prep
areas
• Lead by example and help train incoming lab aides
• Assist professors in safety attire/food checks prior to
labs
• Lift and unpack packages
• Help with operation of instructor computers and projectors
• Perform duties with professional demeanor and courtesy to
all
• Work as a member of a diverse team
• Perform other duties as required
Qualifications
Required: Interest in biological sciences. Some work
experience in any field. The Educational Aide must be a currently
enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic and behavioral
standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be
conducted.
Preferred: Students who have completed laboratory
coursework.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Ability to work successfully in a diverse environment
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in a
professional manner
• Demonstrating professionalism, civility and commitment to the
success of Santa Fe students and faculty in Biology labs
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.
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discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual
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to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible
veterans and spouses of veterans.
Location: Gainesville, FL
Posted: Aug. 23, 2024, 7:56 a.m.
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