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PT Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Location: SCCC - Newton, NJ

Date Posted: 04/29/2024

Schedule: Temp/Seasonal

Type: Sussex Staff

Company: Sussex County Community College

Job Description

Sussex County Community College seeks a temporary part time (16 hour/week) laboratory assistant to perform various tasks to support full and part time science faculty in all disciplines. The position is expected to be available May to August. 

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

  1. Preparing chemicals and biological media
  2. Setting up/cleaning up laboratory experiments including hazardous materials management
  3. Maintaining inventory and assisting with budget needs
  4. Assisting with cleaning and maintenance of equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate’s degree in chemistry or biology, bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

A minimum of 6 months laboratory experience may be substituted for the degree. 

Additional Skills Required:  

Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 

Ability to work in Microsoft Office.  

Evening availability a plus.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving.

Salary:  $17.00 per hour

To Apply:

Please submit cover letter, resume to HRresume@sussex.edu.  Sussex County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.