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Working Title:
College Laboratory Asst 1 - Biology Lab Assistant
Institution:
Inver Hills Community College
Classification Title:
College Laboratory Asst 1
Bargaining Unit / Union:
207: AFSCME - Technical
City:
Inver Grove Heights
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Unlimited
Salary Range:
$20.89 - $29.68
Job Description
The Biology Lab Assistant position provides paraprofessional lab assistance to Biology instructors and students to ensure all laboratory needs are met on time and safe and efficient laboratory environment is maintained. This position plays a key role in achieving the outcomes of the college strategic plan and master academic plan.
Example of Biology lab duties include:
Coordinate with biology staff & faculty to prepare, set up & break down student labs, including preparation and distribution of materials; set up and trouble-shoot equipment.
Coordinate with biology staff to establish and maintain highly organized biology laboratories and preparation areas, materials and equipment.
Prepare, culture and maintain media for lab experiments, autoclave materials, create chemical solutions.
Assist in the ordering of all laboratory supplies and equipment for the biology department using Workday to ensure adequate supplies and materials are available for all biology laboratory exercises.
Determine, schedule, and evaluate student worker assignments.
Support community garden activities.
Care for live animals and plants, and maintain cultures
Salary Range:
$20.89 - $28.78 / hour; $43,618 - $60,092 / year
Minimum Qualifications ( Must be reflected on resume/application)
Post-Secondary coursework in Biology sufficient to provide technical lab services for students, faculty, and staff;
OR
Six (6) months of teaching/tutoring experience in Biology at the high school level or above;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and work experience
Preferred Qualification
Bachelor's degree in Biology or related field.
Experience in preparing labs
Ability to maintain lab equipment.
Ability to determine accuracy requirements in a laboratory experiment.
Ability to safely create media and solutions, good general knowledge of biology theory.
Proficiency with computers.
Desire and interest to work with community college students.
Experience working with students with learning disabilities, students of color, non-traditional students, and under-prepared students.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday - Friday;
Afternoon/Evening Shift; Work hours depend on class schedules for the semester
Some Fall 2025 semester shifts may end as late as 9:00 PM
Telework (Yes/No)
No
Application Procedure:
The required documents listed below must be included in your application to be considered for initial review. If not submitted, your application will be marked as incomplete:
Current Resume: Resume must include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and Indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
Cover Letter
Transcript (Optional)
Internal Applicants:
All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.
Contact:
If you have questions about this position or are in need of a reasonable accommodation during this search process, please contact Angela Loza, HR Coordinator at angela.loza@inverhills.edu or hr@inverhills.edu and or at 651-450-3371.
If you experience any issues while submitting your application or creating an account please contact careers@minnstate.edu for assistance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
About:
Inver Hills Community College is an accredited 2-year college in the Southeast suburbs of the Twin Cities, Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota. We offer nearly 40 programs and hundreds of classes for students of all ages and backgrounds. At Inver Hills, we are dedicated to advancing the power and promise of education. This vision guides our daily work and captures the spirit of our campus.. Through career exploration and professional preparation, our graduates leave Inver Hills fully prepared to launch their careers or pursue further education at a four-year institution.
Inver Hills is aligned with Dakota County Technical College (DCTC). Located nine miles away on County Road 42 via U.S. Route 52, DCTC offers a broad range of professional, technical, and liberal arts programs that complement academic programs at Inver Hills. Both Inver Hills Community College (http://www.inverhills.edu/about/beyond-the-yellow-ribbon-company/) and Dakota County Technical College (http://www.dctc.edu/support-services/military-veteran-services/) are recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon employers offering support for veteran and military employees and students.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
Desired Start Date:
11-12-2025
Position End Date:
Open Date:
10-07-2025
Close Date:
10-07-2025
Posting Contact Name:
Julia Glenn
Posting Contact Email:
julia.glenn@inverhills.edu
