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Working Title:
Biology Lab Coordinator / College Laboratory Assistant 2
Institution:
Century College
Classification Title:
College Laboratory Asst 2
Bargaining Unit / Union:
207: AFSCME - Technical
City:
White Bear Lake
FLSA:
Non Job Exempt
Full Time / Part Time:
Full time
Employment Condition:
Classified - Seasonal (Seasonal)
Salary Range:
$22.27 - $31.99
Job Description
Position Purpose
With limited supervision and working with a team of lab assistants, this position primarily coordinates with the biology faculty within the science department to manage instructional preparation for all biology labs. This position also oversees the safe management of lab space, supplies, and biological hazardous waste for all biology labs.
Position Responsibilities
- Support biology faculty lab instruction by completing all activities to prepare lab class materials in order that students can perform lab work. This includes the physical layout / set up of biology lab equipment, materials, and preparation of reagents. Maintain order in the biology lab work areas and clean as specified. Coordinate with other biology lab assistants and student workers to provide support for all biology lab classes.
- Supervise the orderly storage and inventory of biology lab materials, including models, bacterial and animal tissue cultures, live and preserved specimens, glassware, kits, and biological equipment. Follow individual lab set-up directions received each semester from biology faculty. Prepare and maintain microbiological and tissue cultures according to standard operating procedures. Maintain live animal, plant, bacterial and tissue specimens as needed.
- Manage biological and chemical hazardous waste for biology labs. Oversee storage and removal of hazardous waste, including inventory of all wastes and coordinating with campus public safety personnel.
- Coordinate purchasing of lab materials with other team members and the biology faculty. Inventory supplies and follow proper purchasing procedures, including but not limited to: ordering, receiving, unpacking, storing and updating inventory of lab materials, and saving required compliance materials such as packing slips, order forms, and MSDS sheets.
- Ensure adequate OSHA standards in the lab so that accidents are minimized, including notifying biology instructors of any deficiencies. Take appropriate action in the event of an accident. Promptly repair or replace damaged or worn out equipment, or report such needs to the proper authority on campus.
- Train and supervise student workers so that their duties are satisfactorily completed. Schedule hours and sign timesheets.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $22.27 - $31.12/hour
(DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Biology; AND
- One year background coursework and lab skills in Microbiology, including but not limited to culturing microbes, microbial identification (including testing), culturing animal cells, and aseptic technique, OR
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualification
- Post-secondary coursework in microbiology or a related field such as cell biology.
- Knowledge of Minnesota State’s, State, and Century College policies and procedures, including OSHA lab safety standards and hazardous waste disposal.
- Experience maintaining biology lab equipment such as incubators, centrifuges, and PCR machines.
- Experience in supply inventory and ordering.
- The applicant (the employee) should demonstrate knowledge of and an interest in diverse cultures and populations.
Other Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.
Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)
Monday – Friday 6:30am – 3:00pm
Telework (Yes/No)
*No telework.
Application Procedure
To bid on this position, an active, permanent non-probationary employee of Century College must currently work in a College Laboratory Assistant 2 – Biological Sciences position in a different shift. To bid, please submit a written request (email is sufficient) to [email protected], in Human Resources.
Internal Applicants - Please make sure your application materials reflect how your name appears in Workday.
All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Minnesota State Main Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.
External Applicants - Please make sure to use your legal name on your application materials.
Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the Minnesota State Workday Career Site for External Applicants
to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for agencies other than Minnesota State.
Please upload the following documents to your application.
- Cover letter/letter of interest.
- Current resume.
Upload all required application documents in the Cover Letter/Resume section. You may upload up to 5 documents in total. If you have more than 5 documents, combine them before uploading them.
All documents must be submitted as PDF or Word documents. Please do not upload photographs or JPEG files, as they will not be included with your application.
Candidates experiencing technical issues with the application process (such as being unable to apply) or needing accommodations should email [email protected] . Questions about the position or application status should be directed to [email protected].
For more information about the application process, visit the Century College Employment page:
https://www.century.edu/home/employment/ and select Current Employment Opportunities.
Minnesota State does not authorize the use of E‑Verify for employment purposes, and Century is unable to consider candidates who require employment sponsorship, as the associated costs are prohibitive for the college.
About
Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve nearly 18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.
We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training.
With various student support and student life opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.
As a “community” college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.
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To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit https://www.century.edu/ or www.minnstate.edu
For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at [email protected]
Notice of Annual Security Report Availability: Century College is committed to assisting all members of our community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the Century College Department of Public Safety website at https://www.century.edu/home/public-safety If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security Report which contains this information, you can contact the Century College Department of Public Safety on East Campus room E1411 or by calling 651-444-2910.
Link to Century College’s Non-Discrimination Statement
https://www.century.edu/about/non-discrimination-statement
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable bargaining unit agreement or personnel plan.
Benefits Information:
At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.
To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.
Desired Start Date:
11-18-2026
Position End Date:
Open Date:
10-14-2026
Close Date:
10-14-2026
Posting Contact Name:
Tana Ludwigson
Posting Contact Email:
