CLASS C MINNETONKA RESEARCH PARAPROFESSIONAL AT MINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL, 6 HOURS PER DAY, 184 DAYS PER YEAR

Minnetonka Public School District
Hopkins, MN, United States
$21,15 an hour
Full-time

Position Type :

Paraprofessional / Science Para

Date Posted : 8 / 19 / 2024

8 / 19 / 2024

Location :

Minnetonka High School (MHS)

Date Available : 2024-2025

2024-2025

Closing Date :

08 / 21 / 2024 at noon

Primary Objective of Position :

Monitor MHS students in research lab setting. Support research instructors and maintain lab equipment and supplies. Preserve student safety under the supervision of the Minnetonka Research Director.

Assignment :

6 hours per day, 184 days per year

$21.15 minimum hourly rate

Benefit eligible position

Job Requirements :

  • Monitor and provide support to high school students working in a scientific research lab.
  • Maintain science equipment and supplies in the research lab (troubleshoot unexpected issues, calibrate, and coordinate external service vendors).
  • Support students in the use of and use / operate biosafety cabinets, incubators, centrifuges, HPLC, RT-qPCR, and other supporting laboratory equipment.
  • Supervise students in the lab during extended lab hours (before school, after school, nights, and weekends) as needed and jointly agreed upon with the Research Director.
  • Work with and support students using hazardous chemicals and biological materials (handling and disposal) using appropriate PPE.
  • Maintain materials inventory, storage, and order materials as necessary.
  • Ensure student adherence to safety protocols in a research lab.
  • Track, receive, and inventory lab orders for all student projects.
  • Set up and clean up the science laboratory and materials / equipment.
  • Prepare, process, analyze, and store samples according to standard operating procedures.
  • Monitor and maintain student sign-up schedules for lab access.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and equipment service providers.
  • Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Job Qualifications :

  • College degree or equivalent AND related lab experience.
  • Evidence of science knowledge and experience.
  • Experience working with high school-age students.
  • Evidence of a basic understanding of the physical and biological sciences.
  • Evidence of a working knowledge of chemical compatibility, hazards, and waste disposal.
  • Ability to work effectively with high school students.
  • Ability to work effectively with a diverse population of school staff.
  • Works independently and manages multiple protocols routinely.
  • Effectively manages projects and workload as assigned by the Research Director.
  • A willingness to learn new techniques, procedures, and equipment.
  • Evidence of ability to respect, protect, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with students, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc.

sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

  • Evidence of excellent problem-solving and organization skills with attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule as needed.
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