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.