Monroe Community College
Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Staff Posted On: Wed Aug 20 2025 Job Description:
Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervises and trains part-time employees (student aides).
- Assures availability of all supplies. This can include locating suppliers, ordering, and coordinating delivery. The Technical Assistant would assume responsibility for entering purchase requisitions to streamline the department process.
- Sets up lab materials and equipment as required for each course.
- Maintains records of laboratory schedules and equipment needed and helps coordinate needs and schedules with other department personnel.
- Assures proper operation of all laboratory equipment. Calibrates and adjusts instrumentation as needed. Troubleshoots and coordinates repairs for defective or inoperative equipment.
- Maintains designated locations for equipment and supplies and assists in keeping lab spaces clean and organized.
- Maintains live materials as needed for classroom use.
- Maintains and organizes preserved materials, fresh materials, slides, and models as required for classroom use and monitors proper disposal after use.
- Keeps appropriate records as required by OSHA rules, maintains current training in safety requirements, and oversees lab safety procedures.
- Prepares solutions at defined molar concentrations for laboratory use.
- Attends departmental and campus-wide meetings as requested.
Greenhouse Duties
- Water, fertilize, and care for plants according to seasonal and species-specific needs.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of greenhouse spaces, tools, and equipment.
- Order and inventory supplies such as soil, pots, fertilizers, and pest control materials.
- Support community outreach events, tours, or workshops.
- Coordinate with student clubs or volunteers working in the greenhouse.
- Monitor and adjust environmental controls (e.g., temperature, humidity, lighting, ventilation) to ensure optimal plant growth.
- Implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to manage pests and diseases.
- Collaborate with faculty to align greenhouse activities with course objectives.
MCC Expectations:
- Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
- Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
- Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
- Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
- Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.
Job Requirements:Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of an Associate's degree or equivalent experience with a foundation in natural science. Biology and Chemistry training. Knowledge of laboratory procedures and operations, especially experience with OSHA requirements.
- Ability to lift materials weighing 50 lbs.
- Evidence of organizational skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement several tasks concurrently.
- Evidence of effective communication skills (interpersonal, speaking, and writing).
- Evidence of team-centered, participatory work experience.
- Evidence of experience with personal computers (e.g., word processing) and willingness to learn new systems.
- Commitment to continued professional growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Earned bachelor's degree or higher in Biology or a related field from a regionally accredited higher education institution
- Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently.
Additional Information:Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has a range of $42,000 to $45,000 and is based on the mentioned factors.
MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.
Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.
Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
Annual Campus Security & Fire Safety Report
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
PI277437511
