Science Lab Assistant

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Description

Job Summary:
Entry level position for an assistant to the Manager of the Instructional Science Laboratories who will assist in the maintenance of the laboratories and in the set up and implementation of all laboratory courses offered by the College of Natural and Computational Sciences.

Location: This position is located in downtown Honolulu at our Fort Street Science Labs.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Biology, Chemistry, Marine Science or related scientific field
• One year experience in a university science laboratory setting
• One year experience with handling and maintaining laboratory equipment
• Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving abstract
• Current certification in CPR, first aid and AED or obtain certification within 30 calendar days of hire.

• One year work experience as a lab assistant in support of multi-disciplinary undergraduate teaching labs
• One year experience with handling and maintaining field laboratory equipment
• Oral and written communication skills to support effective interaction with various levels of employees including students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to listen actively and demonstrate understanding
• Ability to make timely decisions appropriate to fit situation, circumstances, and facts at hand, including in emergency situations
• Ability to visualize concepts presented verbally and in rough sketches
• Ability to follow an activity, project, or plan of action through implementation
• Ability to meet deadlines for assigned reports and projects

• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU’s winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to work all shifts and extended hours.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable transportation to all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilize excellent time and stress management skills.

• Perform and/or assist in the preparation of all solutions, chemical, reagents, media, etc. needed to support laboratory sessions.
Assist in maintaining stock cultures of bacteria, fungi, fruit flies and other organisms.

• Clean and store material from each laboratory session, including glassware, instruments and supplies.
• Monitor laboratory equipment on a routine basis, and informs the Director of any equipment needing service and/or repair.
Assist in the monitoring and maintenance of the laboratories' safety equipment.

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Assists with seasonal peaks.

Hawai'i Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and 'ohana (family).

Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.

We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Health and Wellness Comprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Holidays and Leave A generous holiday schedule that recognizes 15 plus the workdays between Christmas and New Year's. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.

Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.

Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawai'i Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.

Discounts Discounts for products and services including Hawaiian Airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, and more.