Science Lab Technician, Physical Sciences

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Position Information

Position Title: Science Lab Technician, Physical Sciences

Position Type: Staff

Department: Chemistry & Physical Sciences

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Union/Non Union: Union

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Grade: 8

Hiring Salary Range: $20.83-$22.91/Hourly

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Description Summary

Responsible for all phases of laboratory preparations including preparing and organizing equipment, materials and supplies for the Physical Sciences laboratories. Prepares laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment in advance of need and restocks and supports the science laboratory courses as directed. Tracks inventory and reports low stock well in advance of need. Adheres to all laboratory safety regulations and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Four years of experience in Physical Science or (15) credit hours of college level course work in science with an emphasis on chemistry and physical science courses.
• Associate of Science degree in Physical Sciences preferred.
• Previous training in Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) is desired.

Essential Duties

• Prepares, organizes and sets up laboratory materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with the laboratory schedule and syllabi.
• Communicates regularly with the supervisor, staff, and instructors to ensure laboratory experiments are completely prepared in advance and proceed according to the syllabus.
• Prepares course status reports and other documents as requested by supervisor.
• Assists with updating and maintaining the inventory of laboratory chemicals, equipment and supplies in the department inventory database.
• Prepares reagents, stains, chemicals, standards, etc., in advance in accordance with the protocols in the laboratory preparation manuals.
• Operates laboratory equipment: analytical balances, GCs, computers, etc. according to the protocols in the operation manuals.
• Organizes and restocks the science laboratories prior to each class session.
• Removes and re-shelves completed experiments in a timely manner.
• Participates in professional development activities and in departmental and/or extension center meetings.
• Disposes of all chemical and hazardous waste properly and follows all laboratory safety protocols.
• Assists with the training and development of work assignments for Federal Work Study students, research students, and student volunteers.
• Observes the College’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.