Lab Technician, Biology
Lab Technician, Biology
Department: Biology - M & E
Location: Eastern Campus
Reports To: Supervisor, Biology Labs
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req6585
Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Union
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday 5:00pm-10:00pm
Number of Openings: 1
Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for preparing the laboratoryclassrooms and demonstrations in accordance to lesson plans, assisting in thetroubleshooting of equipment and software to meet the needs of the lesson planand appropriate clean up after the lesson has concluded. Ultimately, ensuringthe laboratory is secured, equipment is cleaned, maintained and storedproperly.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepares classroom laboratory workstations with the necessary materials and apparatus to perform experiments
- Sets up and prepares experiments and demonstrations for classroom use
- Arranges supplies and equipment as laboratory requirements change
- Maintains and cleans the laboratory, stockroom, equipment and glassware
- Fills tubes, bottles and containers with specified solutions/materials and applies identification labels
- Properly disposes of laboratory waste materials
- Assists faculty in the laboratory; sometimes during educational sessions, by providing technical troubleshooting support
- Performs minor repairs and maintenance of laboratory equipment and tools
- Assists faculty with the development and implementation of new laboratory procedures and/or curricula
- Secures laboratory area
- Assists with annual inventory
- May record and monitors expenditures and charges relevant to laboratory operation
- May functionally supervise Work Study Students, Student Assistants and Part Time Lab Technicians in the lab
- Prepares, maintains and monitors supplies and equipment inventory
- Assists Lab Supervisor in ordering, receiving and storing supplies
- Performs other related duties as assigned
- Science Laboratory Technicians may Maintain living plants and animals (i.e. rodents)
REQUIRED
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- High School degree or GED
- Minimum of two years of experience:
- Science Laboratory Technicians: these two years must be in a laboratory-based Science (Biology, MLT, Chemistry, Physics, or other equivalent in Health Careers and Sciences)
Automotive Laboratory Technicians: these two years must be in an automotive repair shop or equivalent - Basic computer skills, math and grammar
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal, written and verbal communication skills; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES
- Ability to read and interpret documents including: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety rules and processes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Ability to determine needs and identify solutions
- Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of regular work
- Possess working knowledge of laboratory concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
- Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to write routine reports, protocols, and correspondence
- Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community
- Experience with data collection and diagnostic software/equipment; for example:
- Science Laboratory Technicians: Vernier, Pasco and iWorx equipment
- Automotive Laboratory Technician: ODB scanners
PREFERRED
EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING
- Associate's degree
COMPETENCIES
CRITICALCOMPETENCIES
- Service Focus
- Quality of Work
- Communication
VERYIMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
- Time Utilization
- Adaptability
IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES
- Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
(The demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.)
- Work is partially performed in a laboratory setting
- Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, open flames, or exposure to chemicals or biological hazards
- Work is may be partially performed in a laboratory with exposure to animals
Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
CuyahogaCommunity College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitmentand retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equalemployment/educational opportunity institution.
Special Note: This is a Part-Time (1199/SEIU) Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 06. Part-Time (1199/SEIU) bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.
Target Hiring Rate: Minimum salary $18.53
Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.
Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.