Student Assistant, Biology

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

All positions are on-site, located in Tyler, Texas, unless otherwise stated in the job posting.

ABOUT

The Student Assistant, Biology is a part-time position responsible to the Life Sciences Department Chair.

• This is a part-time position and can work up to 18 hours per week.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Setting up and taking down equipment/handouts needed for classes.
• Cleaning and storing of equipment.
• Inventorying of materials and equipment.
• Helping in the recovery of waste for disposal.
• Documenting amounts and types of waste recovered.
• Work as a team with professional and peer tutors to help and support each other.
• Attend required meetings.
• Report problems to the Department Chair.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by the Center for Anatomy & Physiology Resource Room.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and experience with standard laboratory equipment.
• Must be student-centered in methodology and classroom procedures and have excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to work well with diverse groups of individuals.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No Direct Supervision

Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, lifting, walking, and bending.

Work Environment: Indoor and outdoor settings (greenhouse) with work rarely outside of normal business hours. Possible duties in the greenhouse.

Travel Required: No

WHO YOU ARE

Students must be registered for undergraduate classes and maintain enrollment status to work in these positions. Students may qualify for Federal Work Study, which will be determined by the Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Job Specific Requirements

Students are allowed to work a maximum of eighteen (18) hours per week and cannot work in multiple hourly positions. A work week is Monday-Sunday.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EXPECTATIONS

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.
• Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public.
• Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
• Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.

This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.