Laboratory Technician I, Strawberry Plains

Title:  Laboratory Technician I, Strawberry Plains

Department: Natural & Behavioral Sciences

Number of Positions: 1

Classification:  3 – on campus

Position #: 600900

Type of Appointment: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $33,060 - $40,310/per year. Pay will be determined based on related work experience above required. To be considered in determining pay, all related work experience must be listed on the application.

Required Documents Needed to Upload at Time of Application: Resume, transcripts and three professional references.

Reference check requirements:

​·   Non-supervisory roles: three (3) current or former supervisors

​·   Personal references (friends, clergy, customers, relatives) are not considered acceptable references.

Position Summary: The overall purpose of this job is to manage and operate all science laboratories on the assigned campus. The main functions include preparing science experiments, as well as obtaining all supplies, materials, and equipment needed by the faculty and students in the laboratories through college channels, and setting these out in an orderly fashion. This includes such things as preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions, growing bacteria and plants, properly disposing of chemical and biohazard waste, updating SDS information and other safety protocols, maintaining a clean/safe environment in the laboratories and making sure equipment is accounted for and in working order. Another responsibility is to communicate with the laboratory instructors to help with troubleshooting minor issues during instruction. As a member of a site campus, this person is expected to engage with the campus community at that site campus. All of these done with a team attitude to the benefit of our students and the goals of our college.

Essential Functions:                                                       

30% Set up and take down laboratory exercises and practical tests with required supplies, materials, and equipment. Laboratory setups include the courses General Biology, Botany, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Geology (these may vary based on needs).

30% Prepare chemical reagents and solutions; bending glass to build chemical reaction set ups; prepare and sterilize growing media; grow organisms such as bacteria, keep their line uncontaminated by using aseptic technics and operate various equipment as needed to accomplish these tasks.

10% Assist the Lead Laboratory Technician ordering supplies and other duties.  Obtain needed supplies and equipment from other campuses; travel to other branch campuses as needed. Attend meetings and training as required and assist other laboratory technicians.

10% Communicate the laboratory supply needs to the Lead Laboratory Technician and other department members or other departments (e.g., Facilities, Helpdesk, etc.) within the institution when necessary; serve as a liaison between laboratory instructors and course lead instructors.

5% Ensure a safe laboratory environment through proper coordination and disposal of chemical/biohazardous waste, update Safety Data Sheets (SDS), proper labeling of chemicals and reagents, test safety equipment; create visual aids in the laboratories to inform instructors and students of required safety guidelines and practices, inform instructors of updated and/or current safety standards. Interact and work with the external vendors that give maintenance or do service to the laboratory.

5% Assist the Lead Laboratory Technician in inventory of the equipment once a year; check equipment and perform minor repairs or adjustment to the same or notify the Lead Laboratory Technician to contact the appropriate personnel be who can fix or adjust them. 

5% Store the equipment materials and chemicals properly, keep the labs cleaned.  Do thorough cleaning between semesters and once a year.

5% Assist with site campus activities and miscellaneous projects as assigned by the campus dean.

Note: The College reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine positions at any time.

Key Results Areas: The laboratory will be neatly prepared with all materials and equipment needed for each instructor to conduct their laboratory instruction in a safe and efficient manner. Laboratory technicians allow accountability of resources and consistency between laboratories and campuses.

Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a nat