LABORATORY TECHNICIAN-CAS

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN-CAS

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

General Responsibilities:

To prepare various reagents, solutions, growth media and microbial cultures for instructional laboratories at the UAB College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). To assemble materials for instructional laboratories and maintain records and files for laboratory management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Prepares various reagents, media and solutions of differing chemical compositions and concentrations using sterile techniques and operating various types of laboratory equipment. Pours plates and tubes for culture of microorganisms using sterile techniques. Maintains and transfers microbial cultures using sterile techniques.
2. Assembles materials for instructional laboratories. Receives incoming supply orders; labels and dates all appropriate supplies, stores at proper temperature, checks expiration dates and rotates stock as needed.
3. Maintains records and files for laboratory management. Maintains laboratory processing area, equipment and instrumentation according to regulatory guidelines and laboratory standard operating procedures. Performs and documents quality control and preventative maintenance with proper documentation.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Hourly Pay Range:

$15.00 - $21.15

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or a related field. Work experience may substitute for the education requirement.

Preferences:

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Basic Lab knowledge