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College of Lake County · 11 hours ago

Laboratory Specialist Biology

Grayslake, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.76/hr - $20.76/hr

The College of Lake County is an educational institution seeking a Laboratory Specialist in Biology. This role involves overseeing the operation of biology lab facilities, preparing supplies, assisting instructors, and maintaining inventory and safety protocols in the laboratory.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Oversees operation of all biology laboratories, preparation and storage rooms, and ensures proper functioning and maintenance at Grayslake campus

Prepares and sets up all supplies and equipment needed for laboratories; monitors and replenishes supplies as needed

Maintains current knowledge of the operation of equipment and of laboratory techniques used in the biology labs and chemistry labs

Performs minor, periodic maintenance of microscopes and other equipment; arranges for service calls when necessary

Assists the instructors in dispensing special equipment and replacing equipment for students during lab periods

Assists instructors in operating equipment and locating supplies

Maintains computerized inventory of supplies and equipment, orders laboratory supplies as needed, maintains contact with suppliers, and receives all items purchased by the area. Travels to local suppliers to pick up materials as needed

Maintains and monitors security and safety of stockroom and laboratories, including storage and use of hazardous chemicals and potentially pathogenic bacteria and fungi

Maintains semester schedule of laboratory experiments for all classes

Assists instructors in development of new laboratory experiments and equipment

Coordinates, trains, and supervises student workers

Cares for plants and animals and supervises student workers assisting with their care

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Laboratory Operations Manager

Qualification

BiologyMicrobiology techniquesLaboratory safety practicesInventory controlBilingual in SpanishOrganization skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate degree or higher with emphasis in Biology

Background in microbiology techniques

Good organization skills, interpersonal skills and knowledge of scientific experiments and equipment required

Knowledge of safe laboratory practice and handling hazardous materials required

Ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field

Work experience in a lab, preferably academic lab

Experience in inventory control

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Benefits

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health

Delta Dental

Superior Vision insurance plans

Tuition support for employees and qualified family members

Three retirement plans

Disability

Group and supplemental life insurance

Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans

A compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)

Generous vacation

Sick and personal time off

14 paid holidays each year

Company

College of Lake County

We are a comprehensive community college offering a wide range of academic program choices to meet students' educational needs at different points in their lives.

Founded in 1969