Lab Technician (Part-Time)

About the role

Brightpoint Community College is seeking a Part-Time Lab Technician to support the science laboratories across multiple departments including biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, and funeral services.

Responsibilities

• Assist the lab manager in ordering lab equipment and supplies
• Provide laboratory support to full- and part-time faculty
• Perform duties using safe practices
• Support the teaching laboratories at both Brightpoint campuses (Midlothian and Chester)
• Work a flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends
• This part-time position will not exceed 29 hours a week

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry, environmental science, physics, funeral services, or a related scientific field
• Experience supporting college-level teaching laboratories in biology, chemistry, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, environmental science, physics, or funeral services
• Experience preparing laboratory reagents, solutions, cultures, specimens, or instructional materials for undergraduate laboratory courses
• Operation of a State Vehicle

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of standard biological and chemical operations, equipment, and procedures used in teaching laboratories, including safety practices
• Demonstrated ability to conduct a variety of techniques and procedures related to preparation and maintenance of several teaching laboratories
• Demonstrated ability to follow written protocols and standard operating procedures with attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively and utilize good organizational skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory chemical hygiene, hazardous waste handling, and OSHA/CDC safety standards
• Ability to maintain accurate laboratory inventory, records, and documentation
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse population of faculty and staff
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team within a laboratory setting
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer with current software programs

Benefits

Position details:

• Flexible schedule, including days, evenings, and weekends
• Not to exceed 29 hours per week