Job Description

Location: Skokie, IL Category: Staff Posted On: Tue Feb 4 2025 Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibilities:

Under general supervision, direct the operational activities and provide instructional support services in the Biology and Chemistry student Laboratories. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Interview, hire, train and supervise student employees as they prepare labs for biology courses such as human anatomy and physiology, general biology, microbiology, and non-majors biology and chemistry courses such as non-majors' chemistry, general chemistry, and organic chemistry.
• Train and supervise PT staff laboratory Technician.
• Review experimental procedures and equipment with lab instructors as necessary, and demonstrate procedures during student make-up labs and assist as needed. 
• Assist in coordinating Biology and Chemistry lab schedules and preparation guidelines for experiments. 
• Initiate and supervise the maintenance and repair of lab equipment and instruments and initiate requests for supervise routine repairs of lab facilities, e.g., drains, faucets, safety equipment etc., in consultation with Science Lab Manager
• Order chemical supplies and maintain chemistry lab equipment in consultation with Science lab Manager of CHM.
• Maintain the safety, security and cleanliness of assigned Oakton laboratory facilities including during holidays and break periods. 
• Collect, organize and remove chemical wastes from the labs to a designated area. Maintain a list of chemical wastes. Maintain an inventory of CHM and BIO supplies.
• Assist in transporting Chemical and Biological materials and equipment between Skokie and Des Plaines campuses as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Biology or related fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
• Two years related Chemistry laboratory experience is required.
• Two years supervisory experience is desirable.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit an adequate level of respect to fellow employees and the College community at large.

Physical Demands:

Light lifting up to 30 lbs. and light carrying up to 30 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to building on-Campus, between campuses, and to visit off-Campus entities.  Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. This position is based on the Oakton College Skokie campus.

Additional Information:

Supervision Received:

Administrative supervision is received from the Division Dean of STEM. Functional supervision is primarily received from the Science Lab Manager of BIO. Functional supervision may also be received from the Program Chair(s), and Science Lab Manager of CHM.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional supervision is exercised over Science Lab Technician and approximately 4-6 student employees.

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.

Below is the link in regards to Oakton's benefits:

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:45pm

SALARY:  The hourly salary of this position is $25.79 which equates to  $51,982 annualized based on Oakton's summer hours schedule.

About Oakton College

For 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Summer work, Monday to Friday,

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