Lab Technician (Science)

About the role

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and assemble, disassemble, clean and store equipment needed for individual and group laboratory experiments.
• Schedule preparation of lab experiments.
• Store and dispose of hazardous wastes using safety procedures.
• Afford assistance in informing faculty and staff of proper hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Maintain the regular inspection of lab equipment.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets in an organized, accessible fashion.
• Enforce lab safety codes in all science lab areas to assure student and employee safety.
• Communicate with science faculty regarding special needs and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
• Maintain inventory system of all science supplies and special equipment.
• Cook up purchasing of all science supplies and special equipment with division director.
• Cook up maintenance of laboratory equipment (service or replace).
• Make appropriate recommendations for cost effective utilization of allocated resources.
• Maintain a reference library of scientific catalogs, instruction manuals, keys, troubleshooting guides, and operation and parts manuals for laboratory equipment and models as requested.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
• Assist with supervision of student workers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, Biosciences, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Food Science, Food Nutrition, Microbiology, Physics, or in any of the related courses.
• Prior laboratory work experience or must demonstrate evidence of having sound laboratory skills in the subject area, and/or corporate/industry training.