Departmental Laboratory Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Department of Biology, Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering at Florida Polytechnic University is seeking applicants for a Departmental Laboratory Technician. This position is available to be filled immediately.

Responsibilities:

• conducting safety support for employees and students,
• preparing and setting up weekly laboratory experiments,
• facilitating in-class demonstrations (as necessary),
• maintaining laboratory inventories for chemistry and biology, including documenting hazardous waste use and waste disposal, and
• Supporting outreach activities in both biology and chemistry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a closely related field, where the degree must be complete before a candidate’s starting date.
• Experience in a laboratory environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in a scientific laboratory setting.

TARGET HIRING SALARY: $23.22 hr - $24.52 (48,300 - 51,000), commensurate with experience.