Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Beaufort County, SC
Job Type: Temporary – Part-Time
Job Number: 152871
Agency: Technical College of the Lowcountry
Division: Academic Affairs-Arts & Science
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Class Code:: UZ01
Position Number:: 99999
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday-Thursday 8:00am to 5:30pm; Friday 8:00am to 11:30am
Pay Band: Unclassified
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Any request for reasonable accommodations to apply for this position should be directed to Human Resources by calling 843-525-8253. A resume and official college transcript for all degrees earned ARE REQUIRED for this position and may be attached to the online application or faxed to 843-525-8262. A resume cannot be substituted for completing work history and education sections of the application. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. We regret that due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to candidates individually regarding the status of their application or the status of the interview process.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities
The Science Lab Assistant should have strong verbal and written communications skills, excellent organizational skills, and a working knowledge of the biology and chemistry laboratory setting. The individual should require minimal supervision: participate in a weekly conference with science instructors responsible for planning, scheduling, and evaluation of the assignments, coordinate with the science instructors and/or Division Dean for budgetary control of supplies and materials, maintenance and repair of the lab equipment.
Job Functions
- Prepare and implement laboratory in conjunction with sciences faculty
- Maintain equipment and supplies within the science budget in conjunction with the sciences faculty
- Prepare laboratory equipment supplies for all sciences courses as directed by the sciences faulty
- Prepare chemicals, specimens, slides, materials, and apparatus for laboratory sections.
- Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of the laboratories with respect to equipment, supplies and materials
- Facilitate compliance with OSHA, DHEC, and other regulatory agency standards and in compliance with the Lab Safety Plan
- Monitor the use of laboratories by all instructors maintaining laboratory security and safety procedures.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Associate, Bachelors, or Masters degree and/or academic experiences in laboratory field.
Additional Comments
The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.