Physical Science Center Lab Aide - Student

General Description

The Physical Sciences Center (PSC) lab aide assists the PSC lab assistants and faculty with performing routine tasks required for the ongoing operation of science labs and laboratory preparation areas with supervision.

Reports To Physical Sciences Center Lab Supervisor What position(s) reports to this position? None Minimum Education / Experience Must be a current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester.

Must be a current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the Physical Sciences Center and Labs

Basic computer skills

Knowledge relevant to tutoring any course work for which the applicant is applying.

Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area

Must be able to adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines to assure personal safety, and the safety of other personnel

Must be able to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position

Must be adept at problem-solving and conflict resolution

Must be punctual and reliable

Must demonstrate effective communication, customer service expertise, and human relations skills while performing at work Physical Demands / Working Conditions 1.

GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Medium work : This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force to grasp, lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position.

Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the PSC Labs and SEM building to assist staff and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer and other office / lab equipment to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to access materials that may be above head or at ground level.

This position requires the person to use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and / or lift materials or equipment.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with lab equipment or assist staff.

3. VISUAL ACUITY :

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, office or lab setting.

In this position the applicant can be exposed to hazards such as but not limited to : close proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, high heat, hazardous chemicals, oils, infectious diseases, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, and gases.

Preferred Qualifications Basic knowledge of laboratory setup, materials and procedures. Required Training

All OCCC training that is appropriate for this position when offered. Work Hours Flexible work schedule ranging from 10 25 hours per week, may include nights or weekends depending on PSC operational requirements.

Hours are set each semester. Schedules will respect the student’s course load demands. Department Physical Science Lab Job Open Date 08 / 19 / 2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Posting Number Student, Work Study, Temporary 0402856 Job Duties Job Duties (Position Specific) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Duties (Duties Assignment Statement) Effectively interact and communicate with students, faculty, and staff while performing duties.

Participate in all required training applicable to this position offered by OCCC.

Assist PSC lab assistants and staff with maintenance and upkeep of lab and communal areas, to include sweeping, moping, dusting etc.

Wash, rinse, dry and store laboratory glassware in designated storage areas.

Assist in opening or closing the PSC following procedures as assigned.

Assist with administrative tasks during times scheduled in the PSC.

Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain laboratory, preparation, and stockroom areas in a clean and orderly condition.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures) Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures.

Contribute to a safe educational & working environment.

Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others.

Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices.

Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation, shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.