Science Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

Job Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Science Laboratory Technician, Microbiology

Position Type: Staff

Department: NATURAL SCIENCES

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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 Biological Sciences laboratories. Prepares laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment in advance of need and supports the science laboratory courses as directed. Maintains living specimens, tracks inventory, follows all safety protocols and completes other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Four years of related experience, which should include (15) credit hours of college level course work in biological and/or microbiological science courses.

Essential Duties

• Prepares, organizes and sets up laboratory materials, supplies and equipment in accordance with the laboratory schedule and syllabi.
• Maintains microorganisms and other living specimens as required.
• Prepares sterile media, reagents, stains, chemicals, standards, etc., in accordance with the protocols in the laboratory preparation manuals.
• Assists with the training and development of work assignments for federal work study students, research students, and student volunteers.
• Operates laboratory equipment: microscopes, analytical balances, sterilizers, computers, etc. according to the protocols in the operation manuals.
• Organizes and restocks the science laboratories prior to each class session.
• Assists with updating and maintaining the inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies in the department inventory database.
• Disposes of all chemical and bio-hazardous waste properly and follows all laboratory safety protocols.
• Communicates regularly with the supervisor, staff, and instructors to ensure laboratory experiments are proceeding according to the syllabus.
• Primary/secondary diagnostic, troubleshooting, calibration/repair of scientific equipment
• Observes the college’s policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.