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Working Title: Biology Lab Manager

Job Class: College Laboratory Assistant 2

Agency: Minnesota State - North Hennepin Community College

• Job ID : 77368

• Location : Brooklyn Park

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/06/2024

• Closing Date : 06/21/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : MN St Colleges & Universities / North Hennepin CC-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : MnSCU North Hennepin CC / MnSCU N Hennepin CC AFSCME/A

• Appointment Type : Unlimited, Full-time

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift 8:00am - 6:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Thursday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $20.64 - $28.83 / hourly; $43,096 - $60,197 / annually

• Job Class Option : Biological Sciences

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Brooklyn Park

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Under limited supervision, oversees the daily activities of the laboratory; prepares lab experiments, maintains the lab equipment and inventory; maintains safety materials for the labs; assists in the management, maintenance, and care of the greenhouse; assists professors with set up/development of new laboratories; monitors the department budget; orders necessary supplies per faculty requests; writes and maintains contracts with vendors for supplies and lab equipment maintenance, requests and maintains student-worker budget; hires/supervises work-study students; performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree in biology

• Considerable working knowledge of basic biology theory and nomenclature

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, procedures, and techniques

• Strong trouble-shooting abilities as they relate to minor repairs

• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written communication to a variety of audiences

• Organizational abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• BSinBiologywithcourseworkinchemistry

• Collegelevelcourseworkinbiologyincludingintroductoryandadvancedcourses

• Workingknowledgeoflaboratoryprinciples,techniquesandoperationofequipment

• Knowledge of methods of securing and safely transporting and disposing of biohazard agents

• ComputercompetenceandknowledgeofMSOffice and other necessary software

• Abilitytoassistinthemaintenanceofsoftwareproducts

• Experience in molecular biology, including use of micropipets and setting up reactions such as PCR and restriction enzyme digestions, as well as sterile technique and knowledge of preservation and storage of molecular reagents.

• KnowledgeofOSHArequirements

• Supervisory Skills

• Experience working with a diverse workforce and within an educational environment

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.