Science Lab Instructor-MFSON-Bakersfield

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JOB DESCRIPTION

SCIENCE LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under thedirect supervision of the Science Laboratory Instructor, the Laboratory Assistantprovidesinstructional support services forfaculty andstudents of Anatomy, Physiology or Microbiology Courses for the RN Program; assistsin preparing and setting uplaboratory exercises, demonstrations,instructionalmaterials, and supplies; assistsstudents andfacultyinthe use and operation ofequipment andmaterials relatedtothe science laboratory courses.

RESPONSIBILITY:

Work isusually supervisedwhile inprogressand fitsan establishedstructureorpattern; exceptionsor changes inprocedures are explained indetail as they arise.As experience isgained, assignmentsbecomemorevaried and areperformedwithgreater independence.

FUNCTIONS:

• Assistsinpreparing and setting uplaboratory exercises, demonstrations, andinstructionalmaterials;monitorslaboratory environment; organizes,arranges, stocks, anddistributesmaterials, equipment, and supplies
• Providesinstructional support servicesforthescience laboratory courses; assistsininstructional demonstrations  of  procedures  and  techniques;  explains  related  principles,  practices,  procedures,methods,materials,terminology,tools,and equipment to students
• Operates, demonstrates use of, andmaintainsvariouslaboratory equipmentandmaterials,includinglabsolutions,live and preserved specimens, anddissecting equipment
• Prepares and sterilizesinstruments and solutions
• Cleans and ensures proper storage oflaboratory equipment; ensureslaboratory andwork areas arein clean and orderly condition
• Maintains accuratelogs, reports, and records ofwork performed andmaterialsand equipment used
• Monitors, orders, receives, stores, andmaintains adequateinventorylevelsof supplies and equipment as directed
• Assistsintraining ofstudentworkers
• Submitswork orders formaintenanceandrepairof equipment and facilities
• Learns  and  applies  emergingtechnologies  and,  as  necessary,  to  performduties  in  an  efficient, organized, andtimelymanner
• Performs otherrelated duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS AND EDUCATION:

Knowledgeof:

• Terminology,techniques,equipment,materials, principles,theories,practices, and proceduresrelatedtotheRegisteredNursing program.
• Basic  methods  and  procedures  for  preparing  course  materials  and  laboratory  exercises  and demonstrations usedin biologicalsciences courses.
• Set-up, operation,demonstration,andmaintenanceofvarioustools and equipment usedina biological sciences laboratory.
• Methods,practices, andtechniquesof studentlearning andinstruction.
• Modern officepractices,methods, and computer equipment and applications relatedtothework.
• Recordkeeping principles and procedures.
• English usage, spelling,vocabulary,grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing a highlevel of customerservice by effectively dealingwiththe public, students, and staff,includingindividuals ofvarious ages,disabilities,various socio-economicandethnicgroups.

Skills &Abilities to:

• Learn principles, practices, procedures,methods,materials,tools,terminology, and equipment relatedtothe RegisteredNursing program
• Assist  students and facultyin the  use  and operation  of  equipment  and materials related totheRegisteredNursingprogram
• Create an engaging and positivelearning environmentin alaboratory or otherlearning environments
• Learn anddemonstrate proper use andmaintenance of equipment,materials, and supplies usedintheRegisteredNursingprogram
• Interpret, apply, and explain applicable policies,rules, and regulations relatedtoareasof responsibility
• Establish andmaintainfiling, recordkeeping, andtracking systems
• Organize ownwork, set priorities, andmeet criticaltimedeadlines
• Operatemodernoffice equipment including computer equipmentand software applications programs
• UseEnglish effectivelyto communicatein person, overthetelephone, andinwriting
• Understand scope of authorityinmakingindependent decisions
• Review situationsaccurately and determineappropriate course of action usingjudgment accordingto established policies and procedures
• Establish,maintain, and foster positive andeffectiveworking relationshipswiththose contactedinthe course ofwork
• Demonstrate aprofessional role model for students
• Demonstrate integrity and progressive self-improvement

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination oftraining and experiencewhichwould providethe required knowledge, skills,andabilitiesis qualifying.  Atypicalwayto obtainthe required qualificationswould be:

Equivalent to anAssociate’s degreefrom aregionally accreditedcollegein biology, anatomy and physiology or relatedfield andone(1)year of experienceworkingin aclassroom,laboratory, or similarsetting. Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences preferred.