Senior Technical Assistant (WCC)/ Biology Lab Technician

Reporting to the Director of the Yonkers Campus, and the Dean of the School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering at the Valhalla Campus, the Senior Technical Assistant (WCC)/ Biology Lab Technician will ensure that the science labs/facilities equipment are available for faculty and student use at both campuses. They will explain and/or demonstrate the use of laboratory equipment to aid students and faculty. The Senior Technical Assistant (WCC)/ Biology Lab Technician performs routine and preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, calling for repairs when needed and maintaining logs.  They will also maintain an inventory of supplies/equipment relating to areas of assignment, prepares and submits requisitions ordering supplies/equipment relating to areas of assignment, maintain the cleanliness of labs, and utilize supplies and equipment.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Receive and inspect equipment and/or supplies to ensure correct order, quality and condition of items received.
• Keep detailed records and track all expenses to aid in the assessment of lab needs.
• Maintain cleanliness in the lab and the storage area and prep room, for all equipment and science class materials, ensuring adherence to required safety standards.
• Support the science class faculty in preparation for class/lab and during class as needed.
• Interpret program/class activities to applicants, participants, students and other community groups.
• Use technical skills and independent judgment in using a variety of automated systems and peripherals to perform administrative functions including, but not limited to, departmental support functions, and input and updating of student data relating to admissions, registration, etc.
• Use automated systems to track and monitor activities in a variety of areas, including but not limited to, admissions, registration, inventory control, student enrollment, etc.
• Use computer applications and other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments.
• Prepare and distribute pamphlets, leaflets, brochures and other informational materials.
• Resolve student problems relating to specific classroom programs and or scheduling conflicts, admissions, registration, etc.
• Assist the Program Administrator of the Yonkers Learning Commons with scheduling of tutoring sessions for students for the science classes offered at the Yonkers Center.
• Assist on-site administration with facility-related tasks, support students at the Information Desk and in the Learning Commons
• Prepare and process requisitions for the purchase of science equipment.
• Assist the Center Team with other duties as assigned.