Science Lab Assistant - Bakersfield

Success Education Colleges (SEC) is a family of institutions comprised of North-West College, Marsha Fuerst School of Nursing. SEC is a leader in allied health education, and has been offering quality and affordable health care training programs for over 55 years.

Our everyday mission is to educate students in short term and professional programs for gainful employment and career advancement. To accomplish this, we provide a professional faculty, well-qualified administrators, and a top-notch support staff.

To learn more about SEC and NWC, please visit our website by using this link:

https://www.success.educareers-with-sec/

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Science Laboratory Instructor, the Laboratory Assistant provides instructional support services for faculty and students of Anatomy, Physiology or Microbiology Courses for the RN Program; assists in preparing and setting up laboratory exercises, demonstrations, instructional materials, and supplies; assists students and faculty in the use and operation of equipment and materials related to the science laboratory courses.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern; exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in preparing and setting up laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and instructional materials; monitors laboratory environment; organizes, arranges, stocks, and distributes materials, equipment, and supplies
• Provides instructional support services for the science laboratory courses; assists in instructional demonstrations  of  procedures  and  techniques;  explains  related  principles,  practices,  procedures, methods, materials, terminology, tools, and equipment to students
• Operates, demonstrates use of, and maintains various laboratory equipment and materials, including lab solutions, live and preserved specimens, and dissecting equipment
• Prepares and sterilizes instruments and solutions
• Cleans and ensures proper storage of laboratory equipment; ensures laboratory and work areas are in clean and orderly condition
• Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used
• Monitors, orders, receives, stores, and maintains adequate inventory levels of supplies and equipment as directed
• Assists in training of student workers
• Submits work orders for maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities
• Learns  and  applies  emerging technologies  and,  as  necessary,  to  perform duties  in  an  efficient, organized, and timely manner
• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

Knowledge of:

• Terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the Registered Nursing program.
• Basic  methods  and  procedures  for  preparing  course  materials  and  laboratory  exercises  and demonstrations used in biological sciences courses.
• Set-up, operation, demonstration, and maintenance of various tools and equipment used in a biological sciences laboratory.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of student learning and instruction.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment and applications related to the work.
• Record keeping principles and procedures.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, students, and staff, including individuals of various ages, disabilities, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Skills & Abilities to:

• Learn principles, practices, procedures, methods, materials, tools, terminology, and equipment related to the Registered Nursing  program
• Assist  students and  faculty in  the  use  and  operation  of  equipment  and  materials related  to the Registered Nursing program
• Create an engaging and positive learning environment in a laboratory or other learning environments
• Learn and demonstrate proper use and maintenance of equipment, materials, and supplies used in the Registered Nursing program
• Interpret, apply, and explain applicable policies, rules, and regulations related to areas of responsibility
• Establish and maintain filing, record keeping, and tracking systems
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software applications programs
• Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing
• Understand scope of authority in making independent decisions
• Review situations accurately and determine appropriate course of action using judgment according to established policies and procedures
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Demonstrate a professional role model for students
• Demonstrate integrity and progressive self-improvement
• 2 hours a week 

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college in biology, anatomy and physiology or related field and one (1) year of experience working in a classroom, laboratory, or similar setting. Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences preferred.