Technical Lab Specialist - Health Science

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

The qualifications and skill requirements for this position include:

• A minimum of an Associate in Science degree in the discipline with 2 or more years of documented professional experience directly related to the discipline; OR Bachelor's degree in the discipline;
• Appropriate current professional certification and/or licensure in the related discipline;
• Two or more years of documented professional experience and/or graduate coursework in the respective discipline;
• Proven knowledge of contemporary discipline theory and practices;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills;
• Proven laboratory skills required in respective disciplines;

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The essential job functions and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the instructor of record with skills laboratory or direction of students in work setting;
• Demonstration of safety principles, professional behavior and sound judgment.
• Demonstration of current knowledge and technical expertise in the respective discipline.
• Clearly, accurately, and effectively guiding students in the development of necessary skills.
• Demonstration of oral and written communication skills and team work.
• Demonstration of working knowledge of Microsoft Office software and IRSC's internet platform.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting the instructor of record with facilitation of student learning of cognitive, effective and/or psycho motor skills to meet the overall course objectives and program goals.
• Assisting the instructor of record with assignment and direction of students in work setting.
• Assisting instructor of record with collection of data for instructor of record's evaluation of student.
• Assisting the instructor of record to support student success by referring students to college resources.
• Maintaining positive communication with college students, college employees, and affiliating agencies.
• Assisting the instructor of record with required documentation.
• Participating in department, division, and college meetings as assigned.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies on assigned campus(es).
• Participating in professional development activities to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
• Contributing to the recruitment and retention of students.
• Completing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires an ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach up, and stoop. This position also requires sufficient eyesight to observe, sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly to situational needs, manipulate equipment and evaluate procedural results; sufficient hearing to assess needs and communicate verbally with students and others; sufficient verbal and written skills to communicate needs promptly and effectively in English; and lift a minimum of 30 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.