"Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 2 - Chemistry"

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support for science classes with laboratory components by preparing materials, solutions, equipment, and other items necessary for laboratory experiments and instructional demonstrations. Test and optimize new laboratory experiments as directed.
• Operate and maintain scientific equipment and instruments used in laboratory experiments and classroom demonstrations.
• Provide instruction to faculty and staff in safe and proper operation of equipment and instruments as needed to ensure successful program operations.
• Maintain prep rooms, laboratory spaces, classrooms, and other areas in a clean and organized condition at all times, including checking first aid and chemical spill kits, eyewashes, safety showers, and fire extinguishers in each lab regularly.
• Manage laboratory inventory to maintain adequate quantities and quality of supplies necessary to support efficient operations and reduce waste.
• Follow established procedures for receipt of stock by properly unpacking, labeling, and adding to computerized inventories of supplies and materials including quantity, storage location, and SDS information if applicable.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and other support staff to ensure successful operation of the science program.
• Supervise student employees in maintaining a safe and clean laboratory environment.
• Performs other work as required.

Position Requirements and Competencies:

Candidates will be evaluated based on application materials, including the supplemental questions and personal interview(s), and will be required to demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

• Bachelor's degree with major study in chemistry or closely related science field.
• Two (2) years of related work experience involving the use of scientific, technical, and academic knowledge in a laboratory setting.
• Experience in preparing solutions, proper storage of chemical stock, and disposal of chemical waste.
• Familiarity with common undergraduate chemistry laboratory equipment and instrumentation such as analytical glassware, spectrophotometers, GC-MS, NMR, ATR-FTIR, and ion-selective electrodes.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and experience in maintaining chemical hygiene plan.
• Proficiency using productivity software (Microsoft Office 365), literature search engines (e.g., SciFinder), and experience with specialized software for use with laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., Vernier).

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