Temporary Science Lab Assistant Print (https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bhcedu/jobs/newprint/4862502) Apply  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 03/07/2025 Closing Date Continuous Work Hours 20 hours per week Application materials required Resume, Cover Letter + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 c. Assist with keeping updated and current, remove outdated, and dispose of unused departmental media, equipment, stocks and supplies.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. 01 Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent? + Yes + No 02 Do you have a basic knowledge of laboratory operations, procedures, and safety? + Yes + No 03 Do you have strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Black Hawk College Address 6600 34th Ave Moline, Illinois, 61265 Phone 309-796-5222 309-796-5224 Website http://www.bhc.edu