Lab Technician - Biology (Part-Time)

Description

Prepares and performs experiments under direction of supervisor. Maintains lab equipment and may perform basic repairs. Prepares initial reports based on results. Prepares and performs experiments. Maintains lab equipment by cleaning and performing basic repairs, contacts supervisor for more complicated repairs. Prepares initial reports and/or mathematical models based on experimental results. Notifies supervisor of unusual deviations in or during experiments. May maintain inventory of supplies.

Job Functions

• Working closely with the course instructors to ensure lab courses flow smoothly throughout the semester.
• Maintain the inventory and handle supply orders.
• Ensure all materials are properly and safely stored in the laboratory.
• Prepare cultures, stock solutions, and aliquots of reagents needed for class.
• Properly dispose of all lab waste following all EPA and OSHA standards.
• Wash, store, and autoclave glassware and other lab equipment.
• Maintain the equipment and organize repairs as needed.
• Instrumentation may include spectrophotometers, microscopes, shakers, incubators, and micropipettors, etc.
• Track lab budget expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Employment

The employment covers the week before classes begin, through the semester, and the week after classes end for both the fall and spring semesters.

Qualifications

• MQ: Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field.
• An Associate's degree or certification/licensing in a technical specialty program of over 18 months and up to 3 years duration are characteristic of this field.
• No experience is required.

Benefits

Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified