Science Lab Instructor-MFSON-Bakersfield

## Description

***Success Education Colleges***

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**SCIENCE LABORATORY INSTRUCTOR**

**POSITION SUMMARY:**

Under the direct supervision of the Science Laboratory Instructor, the Laboratory Assistant provides instructional support services for faculty and students of Anatomy, Physiology or Microbiology Courses for the RN Program; assists in preparing and setting up laboratory exercises, demonstrations, instructional materials, and supplies; assists students and faculty in the use and operation of equipment and materials related to the science laboratory courses.

**RESPONSIBILITY:**

Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern; exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied and are performed with greater independence.

**FUNCTIONS:**

• Assists in preparing and setting up laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and instructional materials; monitors laboratory environment; organizes, arranges, stocks, and distributes materials, equipment, and supplies
• Provides instructional support services for the science laboratory courses; assists in instructional demonstrations of procedures and techniques; explains related principles, practices, procedures, methods, materials, terminology, tools, and equipment to students
• Operates, demonstrates use of, and maintains various laboratory equipment and materials, including lab solutions, live and preserved specimens, and dissecting equipment
• Prepares and sterilizes instruments and solutions
• Cleans and ensures proper storage of laboratory equipment; ensures laboratory and work areas are in clean and orderly condition