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Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, BiologyThe Part-Time Laboratory 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.Essential Functions and Duties: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 AbilitiesIndividual ContributorPhysical Demands: Work Environment: Travel Required: NoIf travel is required, the candidate must have and maintain a current, valid Texas driver's license and an acceptable driving recordRequired Education: High School Diploma or equivalentExpectations: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.Note: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above, including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.This is a security-sensitive position. Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.Benefits:Part-Time Retirement: Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.Other Benefits:TJC Event Attendance: Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family. Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus. Library Use: Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center. Fitness Facility Use: Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center – an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.