Biology Laboratory Technician

Company Description:

Founded in 1887, Clark was one of the first all-graduate institutions in the United States. Today the University is a highly-ranked, student-centered institution educating approximately 2,350 undergraduate and 1,150 graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. This commitment to scholarship and inquiry reflects the University's commitment to "challenge convention and change our world" and to address issues of critical importance to society. It is also reflected by Clark's many national and international distinctions, including recognition for its diversity and inclusion efforts, innovation, community engagement and impact, as a top green campus, and for having a distinguished geography and international development program. Clark has also been included in the groundbreaking Colleges that Change Lives guide since it was first published in 1996.

Clark is located in Worcester, Massachusetts, a dynamic, diverse city "on the rise." The second largest city in New England, Worcester is home to 11 institutions of higher learning and is increasingly recognized for its growing healthcare and biotechnology communities, its thriving cultural scene, and as a vibrant food hub.

Job Description:

Provide technical support for laboratory courses (35%)

• Preparator, Biology 109 (Microbiology) labs:
• Reconciliation of laboratory materials specified by experimental protocols with student population to ensure sufficiency of materials
• Ordering  prepared reagents, media, consumables, equipment & vendor services needed for lab course activities
• Manufacture most media used in the course
• Set up labs with required lab equipment, media, reagents & materials required for each session & provision of student prompts to take X number of each item.
• Take down labs, cleaning, clearing space for incoming courses using the room
• Sterilization/disposal of used materials & cultures, processing used glassware, etc
• Assist with lab preparation for Intro Biology and other courses as needed
• Manufacture of Drosophila food for use in research and course labs
• Assist with care and husbandry for other organisms in the Department aquarium, research labs and courses as needed
• Ordering/receiving specimens for Biology 111 (Anatomy) lab

Oversight of facilities maintenance (20%)

• Oversight of autoclave and glass washing facility:
  • Collection of dirty lab glassware & other items from research and teaching labs for cleaning; running items through washer; redistribution of cleaned items to labs
  • Troubleshoot issues with autoclave and glasswasher,  ordering repairs as necessary and coordination of routine service maintenance and repairs  with vendor
  • Ordering parts  and consumables for autoclave and glasswasher
  • Process  annual service maintenance contract renewal with Steris Corporation

Liaise with Physical Plant re:  facilities issues as they arise

• Process biological wastes generated in labs for disposal, including sterilization of microbiological materials, arranging for incineration of tissues and carcasses, and collection of chemical wastes with Chemical Safety Officer.

Implementation of department's digital presence (20%)

• Web content management of  Biology Department Website and Faculty Bio Admin Catalog.
• Create and post VNC PowerPoint slide shows playing in Lasry lobby and Tweets for Biology Twitter feed.

Perform documented monthly inspection of animal facilities for IACUC (5%)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or related subject strongly preferred
• The position requires technical expertise and training. 
• Good interpersonal skills are essential;
• Supervise work study students; work with faculty and graduate TAs to ensure that teaching laboratories are appropriately supplied and set up.
• Strong organizational skills sufficient to ensure that inventories are maintained at optimal levels and should have the flexibility to deal with odd projects as the need for them arises

Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons.

Additional Information:

Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

Application Instructions:

To be considered for this position, you must submit your credentials online. Create a Clark University Careers Account by clicking on the APPLY NOW button below. You will be able to upload the following documents, which are required for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover letter

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

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