Laboratory Specialist - Culinary

Working at IRSC's Mueller Campus in Vero Beach, Florida has its perks! In addition to helping drive change, you will have a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty!

Are you passionate about maintaining a safe and efficient lab environment? Do you thrive on supporting students in their scientific pursuits? Look no further! We're seeking a dedicated Laboratory Specialist to make a difference.

• Organize & Maintain: Under faculty guidance, keep our lab running smoothly.

• Assist Students: During open lab hours, provide hands-on support to students.

• Safety First: Educate students on lab safety, including handling hazardous materials.

• Data & Reports: Collect data and produce insightful reports.

• Collaborate: Work closely with professors to enhance lab organization.

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Chemistry, Biology, etc.).

• Strong attention to detail and safety protocols.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Impact: Shape the next generation of scientists.

• Supportive Environment: Collaborate with passionate colleagues.

• Occasional Adventures: Drive to pick up lab materials (yes, we have a college vehicle!).

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, organize and maintain lab as instructed by faculty. Assist students with lab activities during open lab hours. Provide direction and instruction to students related to safety in the lab, including handling of hazardous materials as needed.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize and maintain lab as instructed by faculty, assist students with lab activities during open lab hours, and provide direction and instruction to students related to safety in the lab including handling of hazardous materials as needed.

• Provide oversight of and instruction to students regarding lab activities during open lab hours.

• Provide program support by assisting faculty and students in the classroom, laboratory, or at other campus locations events.

• Provide program information and materials to students at the direction of department faculty and staff.

• Observe and require students regarding proper safety procedures pertaining to the specific subject area.

• Collaborate with professors in the organization and maintenance of labs, as assigned.

• Collect data and produce reports, as assigned.

• Notify appropriate employee(s) regarding the need for lab materials and supplies.

• Drive a college vehicle to pick up automotive and/or welding materials for class assignments occasionally.

• Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must possess knowledge and skills in the subject/discipline

• Possess a valid Florida Driver's license

• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.

• Strong communication skills - both verbal and written.

• Strong computer/technology skills including the ability to use office desktop software to include Blackboard.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels.

• Ability to interact effectively with youth and adults - students, college faculty, staff, and administration.

• Knowledge of college instructional programs and support services related to student success.

• Ability to work independently and complete tasks in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of twenty-five (25) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary. IRSC expects its employees to follow proper safety standards while employed by the College. Depending on the Instructional Area, employees may also have the following physical requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training.

• Manual dexterity and balance required for demonstrating automotive maintenance and repair applications.

• Demonstration of appropriate welding skills as required by curriculum and standards.

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time, walk, bend, lift, reach with hands and arms, and stoop.

• Ability to maintain and/or troubleshoot all lab equipment in the automotive maintenance and repair lab.

• Ability to bend down and get on knees while performing different automotive maintenance and repair techniques.

• Ability to present verbal demonstrations.

• Vision abilities sufficient to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Excellent Hand-Eye coordination skills required to demonstrate automotive maintenance and repair techniques.

• Ability to physically demonstrate automotive maintenance and repair methods and tools.

This description is intended to indicate typical kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as declaring every specific duty and responsibility of the particular position. This job description is not intended to be a contract for employment, and the employer reserves the right to make any necessary revisions to the job description at any time without notice.