Paraprofessional, Chemistry

Paraprofessional, Chemistry

Salary

$24.36 Hourly

Location

Orchard Ridge Campus (Farmington Hills)

Job Type

Classified Full-Time

Job Number

202400316

Division

Chemistry

Opening Date

06/29/2026

Closing Date

7/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Shift Days/Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5 pm

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Summary of Purpose

Performs paraprofessional duties in support of Chemistry labs. Typical duties for all paraprofessionals are listed below. The employee is expected to work in a multi-cultural, diverse working environment. This is an in-person position.

Typical Duties

This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required:

1. Maintains inventories, orders supplies in accordance with college purchasing procedures, prepares maintenance work orders, and arranges for outside repairs of equipment and instruments, as necessary.

2. Monitors safety and security of work area, equipment, supplies, and materials; maintains cleanliness of work area, ensuring conformity with MIOSHA directives.

3. Coordinate and staffs open lab hours

4. Issues and checks in instruments, teaching aids, supplies, equipment, and materials.

5. Performs necessary clerical duties and functions.

6. Performs related tasks, as assigned.

7. Ability to work additional hours, as needed

SCIENCE: biology, chemistry, physics, general science and emergency medical technologies

1. Sets up and cleans equipment and instruments; maintains and performs minor repairs on equipment and instruments.

2. Travels off-campus to obtain supplies and materials; delivers and picks up equipment and instruments to be repaired.

3. Sets up for experiments, demonstrations and lab practicals.

4. Prepares solutions, reagents, unknowns, specimens, media, and cultures.

5. Maintains student equipment and supply drawers.

6. Raises and cares for laboratory organisms.

7. Monitors and arranges disposal of chemical and bio-hazard waste.

Minimum Education and Experience

EDUCATION: An earned Associate's degree or higher in Chemistry

• OR -

An Associate Degree or higher with a minimum of 16 college credit hours in Chemistry

• AND -

EXPERIENCE: Must possess and maintain a current and valid Michigan drivers license

We are excited to have you consider Oakland Community College (OCC) as your employer of choice!

OCC strives to provide valuable and empowering services not only to our students, but also to our employees.

See below the benefits offered by the College under the benefit types: full-time and part-time

Full-Time Positions for the Following Employee Groups:

Classified, Exempt (Non-union), Faculty, Maintenance, Operating Engineers, Public Safety, Teamsters

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

• There is a $2,000 prorated Medical Opt Out stipend with proof of other applicable medical coverage

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan provided by the College, no payroll deductions

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Health Care, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, and Adoption FSAs are available

Life Insurance

• The College provides $120,000 of coverage (portion is subject to taxation), no payroll deductions

Disability

• 70% of wages provided for Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
• The Exempt, Faculty, and Teamsters employee groups can elect the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) provided by TIAA; opting out of MPSERS

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute via payroll deduction into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Voluntary Benefits

• Employees can elect voluntary benefits of optional life insurance (for self, spouse, and/or children), cancer protection, pet insurance, legal & ID shield, long term and/or critical care during annual open enrollment in November

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employees have a free resource to assist with a wide-range of needs, including counseling sessions

Employee Group: Classified Part-Time

Benefit Effective Date: First of the month after date of hire

Part-time Classified employees are offered the opportunity to have medical, dental, vision at the full monthly premium; life insurance is also available at a nominal cost. Participation requires that benefit costs be taken via payroll deduction.

Medical

• Multiple PPO medical plans with prescription coverage to choose from; Plans provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM)

• Free preventive services on every plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the High Deductible medical plans

• BCBSM through the Western Michigan Health Insurance Pool (WMHIP) medical is offered to all employment groups

Dental

• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) plan that has free in-network preventive services including two annual cleanings

Vision

• NVA (National Vision Administrators) plan that includes annual examinations with participating providers

Life Insurance

• Employees can choose to have a life insurance policy of $10,000 or $20,000

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
• Employees may take Non-OCC classes using the tuition reimbursement program

Employee Group: Adjunct Faculty, Part-time Hourly (Non-union), and Casual Instructors*

Retirement

• College employees are part of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) provided by the Michigan Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

Voluntary Retirement Accounts

• Employees can open and contribute, via payroll deduction, into 403(b) and/or 457(b) voluntary retirement accounts provided by TIAA

Tuition

• OCC tuition reimbursement program available for Adjunct Employees
• Edustaff employees are not eligible for OCC benefits.

Contact Information: hr@oaklandcc.edu

01

Do you possess an Associates degree or higher in Chemistry OR do you possess any Associates degree with at least 16 credit hours in Chemistry? (You will be required to upload and submit your transcripts with your application).

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a member of the OCC Classified union?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Oakland Community College Office Of Human Resources

Address 2900 Featherstone Rd.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, 48326

Phone 248-341-2022

Website https://www.oaklandcc.edu/