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Inside Higher Ed · 4 weeks ago

Laboratory Technician-Biological Sciences Short-Term Hourly (Temporary)

Lancaster, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Biological Sciences to support the operation and maintenance of instructional laboratories. The role involves preparing laboratory materials, assisting instructors and students, maintaining safety protocols, and managing laboratory inventories.

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Responsibilities

Operates and maintains the biological sciences instruction laboratories. (E)

Performs specialized and technical duties to assure efficient laboratory operation. (E)

Assists teachers and students in the use of equipment in the laboratory. (E)

Prepares and issues material and equipment for instructor demonstrations and student use. Sets up laboratory examinations. (E)

Reviews and modifies existing experiments and investigates/tests new experiments to be incorporated into the instructional programs. (E)

Maintains biological science laboratories in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. (E)

Performs technical microbiological preparation with extensive work in media production (tubed, bottled, plated), vital stains, special reagents and aseptic transfers of pathogens and non-pathogens on a routine basis

Mixes, applies, and sprays chemical applications and pesticides. (E)

Estimates need for and prepares special reagents and precise chemical solutions for laboratory classroom use

Oversees safety and security of equipment and materials as required. (E)

Accumulates, stores, and coordinates pick up for hazardous waste material. (E)

Assure the care and feeding of live specimens including rodents, reptiles, frogs, fish/aquariums and bacterial cultures; secures permits for animals as necessary. (E)

Prepare and maintain various records and reports, chemical inventories, log books, preparation sheets and other documents related to laboratory operations, and activities as required. (E)

Monitor supply budget, orders, receives, and stores supplies, materials and equipment. Maintain inventories and assure adequate stock levels. (E)

Calculates costs of materials from sources such as quotations and price lists. Assigns proper codes, account numbers on purchasing documentation; assure adequate funding and processes for approval. (E)

Submits purchase order documents and places orders, communicates with vendors to clarify issues and determines status orders. (E)

Researches products and best sources of supply for quality price, maintains a variety of logs, catalogs and vendor files, negotiates and obtains quotes; prepares and analyzes bids. (E)

Matches order forms with invoices and records; and notes, reports, and resolves issues and discrepancies with vendors as necessary. (E)

Compiles and prepares budget data based on expense estimates; and submits justifications for budget items and requested increases. (E)

Maintains chemical and stockroom inventories assuring availabilities for use. (E)

Adjusts, maintains and performs minor repairs on equipment. Troubleshoots equipment; and identifies defective equipment for repair or replacement or outsource equipment repairs. (E)

Operates a variety of equipment related to assigned labs including autoclave, balances, PH meters, spectrometers, centrifuges and other equipment. (E)

Performs other related duties as may be assigned

Qualification

Biological sciencesMicrobiological preparationLaboratory equipment operationChemical inventory managementRecord-keepingSafety regulationsOral communicationWritten communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Any combination equivalent to: an associate's degree in a biological science, including biology, biotechnology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology or zoology and two years practical lab-related experience in one or more of the biological sciences

Principles, practices, procedures and equipment of assigned biology, biotechnology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology and zoology instructional labs

Safety regulations involving area of specialty

Principles and practices of providing work direction and training

Record-keeping techniques

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

District organization, operations, policies and objectives

Technical aspects of field of specialty

Oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations

Provide information and assistance to students and staff

Assure the care and security of assigned equipment, materials and supplies