The STEM Science Lab Aide will perform routine tasks required for the ongoing operation of science labs and laboratory preparation areas with supervision. An employee in this position has a high risk for occupational exposure to human blood or other potentially infectious materials as a result of the performance of the employee’s duties.
Reports To Lab Supervisor (Human Anatomy or Physical Science Lab) What position(s) reports to this position?
None
Minimum Education/Experience
Current OCCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 hours for the Fall or Spring semester or enrolled in a minimum of 3 hours for the Summer semester.
OR
Current OCCC student with a Federal Work Study award.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must demonstrate positive communication and human relations skills while performing work.
Must be able to adhere to policies, procedures and guidelines to assure personal safety, the safety of other personnel and safeguard laboratory equipment.
Must be able to perform duties without constant direct supervision.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to grasp, lift, push, pull, carry, or otherwise move objects.
2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
This position requires the person to position self to access equipment in storage areas that may be above head or ground level.
This position requires the person to remain in a stationary position for sustained periods of time.
This position requires the person to move about the laboratory and campus.
This position requires the person to operate a computer and other laboratory equipment.
This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to administration, faculty, staff, students, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.
3. VISUAL ACUITY:
This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations. Visual ability to observe and detect signs of hazards and obstacles that may cause injury to students and staff in the STEM Science Lab.
4. WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position performs the essential functions in an indoor, laboratory setting.
This position requires the person to be subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
This position requires the person to be exposed to infectious diseases.
An employee in this position is at risk for occupational exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious material as a result of the performance of the employee’s duties.
Preferred Qualifications
None
Required Training
N/A
Work Hours
10 hours/week, set work schedule/semester, between 8AM-5PM, correlates with student’s class schedule, no evenings or weekends.
Department Biology Lab Job Open Date 01/29/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No HR Contact Latrina Rich Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: submit OCCC transcript (must have passed BIO2255 Human Anatomy with at least a C grade).
Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.
For application assistance or questions, please contact Human Resources at (405) 682-7542, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
