Job Description
Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 00676
Department: Chemistry
Opening Date: 04/03/2025
Number of Months: 4.5
Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
DESCRIPTION The Part-Time Laboratory Assistant, Chemistry is a part-time 4.5 month position responsible to the Chemistry Lab Coordinator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES - Grading papers
- Setting up and taking down the chemicals/equipment/handouts needed for classes
- Cleaning and storing of equipment
- Inventorying of chemicals and equipment
- Preparing chemical mixtures
- Helping in the recovery of waste chemicals for disposal
- Documenting amounts and types of waste recovered
- Testing out experiments/checking accuracy of standards
- Temporarily watching students in the event that a professor needs to step out of the lab
- Answering the telephone in the lab coordinator's absence
Competencies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Must have a working knowledge of chemistry fundamentals
- Knowledge and skill to operate a personal computer
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must be able to work independently, respect confidentiality and maintain professionalism in working with students, faculty, staff and visitors
QUALIFICATIONS Required Education/Experience - High School diploma or equivalent
- Attend Chemistry classes for at least one semester with good attendance
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Other Expectations - Perform other duties as assigned
- Will have contact - in person, by email, or by phone - with staff, students, and the general public
- Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities
NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities or expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice. RETIREMENT
Part-Time Retirement Part-time employees are required to participate in the part-time retirement fund. The retirement fund is invested in a group fixed annuity contract with Ohio National Life Insurance Company. The plan will provide you and your beneficiary with fully vested cash settlement or income benefits after termination of employment for any reason.
OTHER BENEFITS TJC Event Attendance Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.
Library Use Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.
Fitness Facility Use Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.
Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee. Tyler Junior College
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