Microbiology Lab Assistant

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence: We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing.

The Science Lab Assistant supports student academic success by preparing, assisting, and resetting lab sessions.

• Works in conjunction with Dean of General Education and faculty to coordinate instructional lab sessions.
• Assists students with experiments during lab sessions.
• Assists faculty members with instructional components of lab sessions.
• Understands and educates students on proper hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Stores and disposes of hazardous waste following OSHA and campus safety protocols.
• Enforces lab safety codes in all science lab areas to assure student and colleague safety
• Communicates professionally with science faculty regarding special needs and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
• Coordinates purchasing of all science supplies and special equipment with General Education Faculty.
• Coordinates service and replacement of laboratory equipment with General Education Faculty.
• Efficiently sets up science labs.
• Organizes and restocks laboratory supplies.
• Accounts for laboratory inventory and reports to supervisor for ordering supplies.
• Efficiently breaks down labs and assists with clean up.
• Performs assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Graduate degree in biology or related field with relevant coursework in Biology, Microbiology, or Chemistry from an accredited program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• At least 15 semester credit hours or equivalent in the subject area.
• Ability to read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations, follow oral and written instructions; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.