About Oakton College
Educate. Empower. Transform
At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and that starts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years, we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students from all backgrounds and experiences thrive.
We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, or behind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make a difference and shape the future.
We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students and employees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and a Health Careers Education Center in Evanston.
As a proud institution accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place where innovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.
Job Details
- Category: Casual
- Department: Division of STEM
- Locations: Skokie, IL
- Posted: 2026-06-18
- Closes: Open Until Filled
- Type: Part Time Staff
- Position ID: 201729
Job Description
Temp Biology/Physical Science Lab Staff duties:
- Will provide regularly scheduled work coverage on Tuesdays - Saturdays 9:00am - 2:00pm each semester during regular semester hours.
- Assist in checking all labs are complete/prepped.
- Assist in making solutions with hazardous materials without the need for supervision.
- Assist in culturing bacteria for microbiology and all biology courses.
- Assist in clerical work.
- Assist in preparing 8-week course materials
- Assist in training lab personnel.
- Assist in updating prep sheets.
- Can assist in develop training videos for various aspects of the bio prep lab.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
Associate's degree, 2 semesters of biology or chemistry, and 1 year biology or chemistry lab experience.
Additional Information
Hourly: $19 dollars
25 hours per week - Tues- Sat 9:00am-2:00pm
For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Application Instructions
Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.
Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.
Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.
Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.
Working at Oakton
Inspiring and supporting the growth and education of students is a lifelong commitment. Oakton's commitment to its students starts with a dedicated team of skilled and passionate professionals like you. A team of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints can help unlock a student's passion in life, giving them the tools to think critically and support their community.
From faculty and staff to service and maintenance roles, we have many positions available at both the Des Plaines and Skokie campuses so you can share your skills and passion in an inclusive community that inspires generations of students.
As you support generations of students, Oakton offers generous benefits including medical, dental and employer-provided life insurance. In addition, you will enjoy an accommodating work schedule that allows you to balance an engaging career with a fulfilling home and personal life.
