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Laboratory Assistant III, STEM (FT), CF1N11712CHEMI

Position Number: 6733460
Location: Glen Ellyn, IL
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Assistant III, STEM (FT), CF1N11712CHEMI

Laboratory Assistant III, STEM (FT), CF1N11712CHEMI
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Order, store, handle, prepare, and distribute chemicals and equipment according to instructor syllabi while maintaining a safe laboratory working environment.

Prepare all chemicals and gather equipment required for daily laboratory experiments.

Conduct biannual chemical and equipment inventory and maintain it in the system daily.

Prepare annual order for all equipment and chemicals.

Supervise and train student aides.

Prepare reference computer file of all laboratory experiments.

Review latest laboratory technology with vendors and peers.

Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education
- BS with Chemistry core courses required.

Experience
- 1 year experience in laboratory and techniques in educational labs including hazardous waste management required.
- Proficient in written and spoken English required.

Working Conditions:

Chemistry laboratory equipment.

On call, some evening and weekend work as needed.

Handles organic chemicals, prepares chemicals for lab biohazardous experiments.

This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Hiring Range:
Starting pay begins at $23.87/hr. based on experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

To apply, visit https://cod.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/2798?c=cod