Multi-Use Laboratory Assistant

This is an on-site role at the South Bay Campus in San Diego, CA.

Position Summary:

With minimal supervision, the (part-time ) Multi-use Laboratory Assistant prepares laboratories for classroom instruction by setting up the supplies and equipment for student experiments and demonstrations.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees a complex instructional laboratory for general and forensic science.
• Ensures the care and security of assigned equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepares laboratories for experiments.
• Performs set-up and tear-down of laboratories.
• Maintains inventory supplies.
• Manages hazardous waste disposal and adheres to safety regulations and procedures concerning Biohazardous and Hazardous chemical usage, storage, and disposal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsi bilities : N/A

Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Associate degree in related area of study preferred.
• Or two years basic experience in laboratory techniques and concepts in the areas of life, physical, or forensics sciences.

Competencies/Technical/Functional Skills:

• Must have familiarity with laboratory equipment and instruments, including microscopes, anatomical models, FT-IR, spectrophotometers, GS/MS, UPLC, PCR and gel electrophoresis.
• Demonstrated competence in hazardous waste management.
• Must be able to maintain, and have knowledge in, laboratory safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of operating systems utilized by team members of the University, including, but not limited to Internet Explorer and Microsoft Office products.
• Competent in basic record keeping practices, and principles of training and supervision.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment repair with the ability to assemble, maintain, and repair laboratory equipment.
• Exceptional communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interact with a variety of students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated competence in hazardous waste management.
• Ability to ensure the care and security of assigned equipment, materials, and supplies.

Travel: No Travel Required

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