Laboratory Technician Sciences, Senior

BASIC FUNCTION

Prepares and standardizes solutions and other laboratory materials; calibrates and makes minor repairs and modifications to equipment; issues and replaces specialized materials used in the laboratories; sets up and checks out experiments for instructors; assumes responsibility for ensuring an adequate stock of chemicals, materials, equipment, and supplies for laboratory experiments; and collects, stores, and properly coordinates the disposal of biohazardous and chemical waste.

Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree, including 16 semester units in a scientific field, e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or similar life/physical science and two (2) years of technical experience in a college, public health, medical facility, clinical or research laboratory program; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of

1. Methods, procedures, and techniques used in a college science laboratory program.
2. Materials, equipment, and supplies used in laboratory programs.
3. Advanced laboratory and subject matter terminology, techniques, equipment, materials, principles, theories, practices, and procedures.

Ability to

1. Maintain all life/physical science laboratory materials and equipment in a safe, organized, and, if necessary, sterile manner.
2. Understand and comply with environmental health and safety practices with respect to the handling and disposal of hazardous materials.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinates the daily operation and maintenance of science laboratories and performs technical duties that ensure efficient lab operations. Participates with faculty in the planning and implementation of experimental designs and the preparation of laboratory exercises. Identifies, measures, mixes, and prepares reagents, indicators, chemical solutions, stains, sterile media, and other specialized materials. Manages hazardous chemical and biological waste. When assigned to specific disciplines (Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Geology/Oceanography, Physics), performs specialized duties as listed in the posting.