Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation.

One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA.

Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

SUMMARY

Responsible for preparing reagents in appropriate quantities and concentrations as specified in a multidiscipline science labs for the college.  This position will also deliver each science experiment to the Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics and Geology classes at designated campuses. Ensuring faculty and students are able to perform experiments/assignments properly and safely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare reagents and solutions for experiments;

2. Label and package solutions for delivery;

3. Deliver experiments and requested supplies;

4. Receive and stock supplies and chemicals;

5. Maintain inventories of supplies, equipment, and lab materials in the labs; 

6. Properly dispose of outdated materials;

7. Prepare chemical waste and disposal forms;

8. Recycle chemicals returned from labs;

9. Monitor stocked chemicals for proper storage;

10. Organize and maintain all labs;

11. Assist supervisor with orientations;

12. Develops lab schedules and trains new personnel as needed;

13. Assist instructors in the lab;

14. Keep lab free of food and drink; and

15. Security sensitive.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.  The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

Associate’s degree in Science required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

One+ years in a science laboratory setting preparing reagents and solutions for experiments experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Comprehensive knowledge of Chemistry and/or knowledge of Physics laboratory equipment;

2. Comprehensive knowledge of chemical safety and storage;

3. Able to travel between campuses;

4. Comprehensive knowledge of bio-hazardous chemical disposal;

5. Computer skills required;

6. Good communication skills; and

7. Effective time management skills.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.