Laboratory Technician

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Job Title Laboratory Technician Posting Number S1050P Classification Title

Position Summary Information



Summary
Indirectly supports the instruction in all laboratory based science courses – including but not limited to: biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science related subjects by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Prepare and set out materials, which include chemical solutions, biological specimens, etc. to be used in laboratory teaching sessions and lecture demonstrations.
2. Set up equipment (microscopes, computer-interfaced physics experiments, chemistry equipment and instrumentation, etc.) as needed for laboratory teaching sessions.
3. Maintain and provide care for animals, plants, and cultures for use in laboratories.
4. Organize and maintain an inventory of chemicals, equipment, biological specimens, and materials.
5. Assist in training lab instructors, TA’s, and student workers in laboratory safety.
6. Receive laboratory related materials from the Post, check shipments and packing slips, and place received materials into the department inventory.
7. Oversee proper collection and storage of chemical and biological waste.
8. Perform minor maintenance, calibration, and repairs on equipment and instrumentation and coordinate outside vendors to perform major maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
9. Maintain laboratory, stockroom, prep-room, and other science related areas in a clean, safe, secure, and organized manner.
10. Operate laboratory instruments, equipment, autoclaves, and computers.
11. Inform and direct the facilities department to any laboratory maintenance that needs to be done. Supervisory Responsibilities
This position could be responsible for assigning work and/or giving direction to part-time Student Workers, in order to complete work assignments.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to calculate concentrations and accurately prepare chemical solutions.
• Knowledge of safety precautions for handling chemicals and biological materials.
• Skill in providing guidance and instruction in laboratory protocols and in the safe use of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of experimental procedures, protocols, and preparation techniques.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
• Ability to set up, calibrate, operate, and maintain standard laboratory and test equipment.
• Knowledge of the cleaning specifications of various laboratory and/or medical equipment, fixtures, utensils, and related materials.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body.
• Ability to supervise and train student staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and detailed oriented.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of standard budgeting and expenditure control procedures and documentation.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw conclusions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years’ related experience and/or training with experience in Chemistry, Biology, and Physics laboratories; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a minimum of twenty (20) semester hours of college level physical and/or life science units including five (5) units of related laboratory classes.

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Reference 1
4. Letter of Reference 2