Job Description

Columbus Technical College is seeking an individual to serve as a part-time Laboratory Assistant in our Biology Department. Under general supervision, the Laboratory Assistant supports faculty and students by preparing test specimens, growth media, and chemical solutions for use in biology and related science labs. The role includes setting up laboratory equipment, monitoring its proper operation, and reporting any deficiencies to the supervisor. Additional responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining lab facilities, breaking down and storing supplies and equipment after exercises, and ensuring compliance with all recommended safety practices. This position is part-time/non-exempt.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist faculty with classroom instruction and adherence to safety procedures
• Provide tutoring support to students as needed
• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment and materials
• Clean and maintain laboratory spaces and equipment
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Strong research and problem-solving skills for technical issues
• Ability to quickly learn new software and hardware applications
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Commitment to quality standards and safety practices
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have successfully completed at least one of the following course sequences, earning a minimum grade of “B” in the laboratory portion:

• Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture/Lab), Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture/Lab)
• Microbiology (Lecture/Lab)
• Chemistry I (Lecture/Lab), Chemistry II (Lecture/Lab)
• Biology 1111 and 1112 (Lecture and Lab)

Salary/Benefits
The salary range is commensurate with education and experience. This position offers no benefits.

Application Deadline
Position is available until filled. Applicants must submit a Columbus Technical College employment application online at: and upload a cover letter, resume and copy of transcript(s) at time of application (Incomplete submissions will not be considered). **Please note: All references will be checked prior to employment offer. Post offer requirements will include a criminal background check and motor vehicle records check. **

Employment Policy:

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Columbus Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
For nondiscrimination information, please contact:

• Dr. Felicia Harris, Title IX Coordinator for Students – 706.641.5032,  fharris@columbustech.edu
• Jennifer Thompson, Title IX Coordinator for Employees – 706.649.1883,  jthompson@columbustech.edu
• Olive Vidal-Kendall, Section 504 Coordinator (ADA/Section 504) – 706.649.1442,  ovidal-kendall@columbustech.edu

All coordinators can also be reached at Columbus Technical College, 928 Manchester Expressway, Columbus, Georgia 31904-6572.

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