Educational Assistant II (BRDG - Life Sciences)

Title: Educational Assistant II (BRDG - Life Sciences)

Employee Classification: Part Time Classified/A/P

Division: Institutional Support

Campus Location: Florissant Valley

Department Life Sciences

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Laboratory and Office Equipment/Instrumentation:

• Assist interns, students, faculty, staff, and others as required to operate instrumentation, AV, computers, and support equipment
• Test, repair, and maintain equipment and instruments used in the labs and offices; develop maintenance schedules; coordinate repair calls and service when in-house repair not feasible or required by in-place service contracts
• Maintain database of equipment and instruments specifications and maintenance requirements
• Maintain and test controllers, PCs, laptops associated with instruments; coordinate and resolve issues with IT
• For new equipment, instruments, and supplies: assist in defining requirements; assist Lab, CRO, and Program managers in identification, selection and procurement; log, unpack, install, test, validate, and add info to databases for future support; and coordinate with Building, STLCC departments, and vendors/suppliers for shipment, installation, operation, and maintenance
• Assist Lab Manager and college Safety Officer in meeting Safety and Risk Management requirements; conduct required periodic testing, e.g. Emergency Shower and Wash testing
• Research, define, document requirements for operation of building support systems (e.g. water, HVAC, vacuum, pressure, emergency, power, safety, etc.) and perform required maintenance and testing
• Research, study, and learn new tools and applications to customize and expand CPLS website in support of CRO or other requirements
SOPs/Protocols and Website:
• Research, prepare, test, validate, and maintain SOPs/Protocols for equipment, instrumentation, and specific labs and assays
• Create, maintain, and expand Users website for Center for Plant and Life Sciences activities
• Research and extend Users website to include areas for Safety and Risk Management (online SDS, Emergency procedures)
• Assist faculty and staff in computer, network, web, applications, etc.
Additional Responsibilities:
• Support tours and public and College events and activities conducted at BRDG Park
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Associate degree or equivalent and over one (1) year of relevant full-time experience
(Equivalent=minimum of 34 credit hours and an additional 2 years of relevant full-time experience)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience developing lab equipment/instrument SOPs
• Possess a strong commitment to a team environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude, comfort working and repairing equipment
• Excellent computer, office software, and database user skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple job tasks efficiently
• Abide by GLP standards and follow standard operating procedures

Salary Range

$16.77/hr

Affirmative Actions Statement :

St. Louis Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experience, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.