Laboratory Stockroom Assistant - Sciences - Pool

Who We Are

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an, Achieving the Dream "leader college" and our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that :

• Reflects the diversity of our community.

Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.

Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.

Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.

Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.

Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Regional Setting

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Position Highlights

Provide assistance in supporting science teaching laboratories and auxiliary areas in the Science and Engineering Building. This may include work in biology, earth science, chemistry or physics. Assist with laboratory cleanliness and organization, assist with preparation of laboratory supplies for science courses, assist with the auxiliary functions of the science stock rooms. Actual duties are contingent upon education, training, experience, and departmental needs. This position reports to the Science Lab Technician.

Essential Functions

Assist with keeping supplies, materials and equipment clean, organized and ready for use.

Prepare and put away reagents, equipment, supplies or specimens for laboratory sessions.

Conduct and update inventories of equipment, supplies and reagents.

Learn microbiology techniques, procedures and equipment use and assist with preparation of microbiological media and maintenance of bacterial cultures.

Learn treatment and disposal of chemical or biological hazardous wastes.

Assist with maintaining the greenhouse (includes watering, pruning, fertilizing, and pest control).

Assist with aquarium maintenance and educational displays.

Work with and around fresh and preserved animal specimens, and assist with care of live specimens.

Provide clerical support for the laboratories, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets, labels, and other pertinent documents for the laboratories.

Provide occasional support in the reception area of the Science and Engineering Building working with the public over the phone and in person.

Provide other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Conditions of Employment

The Successful Candidate must Demonstrate

Application Process

Application Materials

Complete application packages must include the following :

Terms of Employment

This is part-time hourly position is bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above and is scheduled to work approximately 15-16 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs and falls within regular business hours, Monday-Friday during the academic year, and Monday-Thursday during the summer. The hourly pay rate is $ 16.66-$16.66 . A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a service fee may be available upon employment. TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work study students, will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours work ed . Hourly non-student employees may be applicable for comprehensive health care benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plans and retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page / employment benefits : https : / / www.tacomacc.edu / about / employment /

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Building 7, 253-566-5328. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.

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Human Resources

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