Educational Aide, Biology Lab
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LocationNorthwest Campus - Gainesville, FL
Work modeon-site
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentNatural Sciences
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 11, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
Evergreen / pipeline role
This company keeps this posting open to collect applicants. It may not correspond to a specific current opening.85% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.
Completed laboratory coursework
Prior experience working in a lab
Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
A criminal background check will be conducted.
Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Job Description Summary
Hiring process
Application Deadline: This advertisement is open continuously and for multiple positions. Applications are reviewed on an as-needed basis. For questions regarding the status of an application, please contact the hiring manager, Ewa Hughes, at [email protected].
The Educational Aide, Biology Lab position in the Natural Sciences Department provides a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, learn about safety, lab equipment, and making solutions as well as working in a fast-paced professional environment.
Job Description
Responsibilities and Duties Include:
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Learns and follows lab safety rules.
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Serves faculty and students with all in-class technical issues.
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Prepares all equipment, solutions and perishables necessary for biology labs.
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Reads lab manuals and protocols.
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Learns the experiments that are performed by students to be able to troubleshoot.
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Sets up and takes down all biology labs on a weekly or biweekly basis.
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Maintains a clean environment in classrooms and lab prep areas.
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Leads by example and helps train incoming lab aides.
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Assists faculty in safety attire/food checks prior to labs.
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Lifts and unpacks packages.
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Helps with operation of instructor computers and projectors.
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Performs duties with professional demeanor and courtesy to all.
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Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
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Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
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Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required: Must be a currently enrolled Santa Fe College student, in good academic standing, taking six (6) or more credit hours.
Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted. Must maintain a 2.5 GPA.
Nice to have
Preferred: Students who have completed laboratory coursework and/or with prior experience working in a lab.
General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
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Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
•
Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
•
Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
•
Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
•
Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
•
Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
•
Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
•
Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.