Supt Part Time

About the role

Under the supervision of the Biology/Life Sciences Program Chair, Department Chair, Dean, or designee, the Life Sciences Lab Technician supports instructional laboratories in biology, anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and, as needed, chemistry. The position is responsible for laboratory preparation and teardown, equipment maintenance, inventory management, safety, and general laboratory organization. This is a part-time, 9-month position aligned with the academic year.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down instructional life science laboratories and laboratory practicals, including equipment, models, specimens, slides, reagents, and other materials.
• Prepare solutions, media, cultures, specimens, and other laboratory materials as directed by faculty.
• Support microbiology laboratory preparation, sterilization, cleanup, and appropriate disposal of biological materials.
• Maintain, clean, and perform routine troubleshooting of microscopes and other laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain inventories of prepared slides, models, specimens, chemicals, equipment, and other laboratory resources.
• Maintain and monitor inventories of consumable and non-consumable laboratory supplies and communicate purchasing or replacement needs.
• Receive, organize, and rotate laboratory supplies and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Clean and maintain laboratories, preparation rooms, storage areas, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and calibration and coordinate repair needs with the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain appropriate chemical, biological, safety, equipment, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure proper storage and disposal of chemical, microbiological, biological, sharps, and other laboratory waste.
• Assist with chemistry and other science laboratory preparation and maintenance as needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laboratory safety regulations, institutional policies, and procedures.
• Work with faculty to improve laboratory organization, preparation procedures, equipment, and instructional support.
• Perform other duties logically associated with the position as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree or higher in biology, life sciences, chemistry, or a related field and/or experience working in a science laboratory setting. Experience with microscopes, microbiology techniques, laboratory equipment, inventory management, and laboratory safety is preferred.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.