Scientific Lab Technician

Title: Scientific Lab Technician

Employee Classification: Scientific Lab Technician

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

Sub Division-Department: UNT-College of Science

Department: UNT-Biological Sciences-121100

Job Location: Denton

Salary: 36,500.00

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The Department of Biological Sciences, one of five departments in the College of Science, has over 50 faculty, 150 graduate and 3,000undergraduate students. Our faculty is a community of scholars dedicated to research and teaching in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Neuroscience, Plant Biology, and Organismal‑environment interactions. We offer Bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Medical Laboratory Science, and Forensic Science, and Masters and PhDs in Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, and Environmental Science.

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Prepare the introductory biology instructional labs (BIOL 1760/1761, others as needed) for use by students; create and maintain inventories of chemicals, models, supplies and materials for assigned labs; assist Instructional Lab Supervisor(s) as needed; as warranted, work with other Scientific Lab Technicians and supervise student workers.

Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

General understanding of the field of science or engineering related to position. Knowledge of special equipment used in teaching laboratories and/or test instruments, repair equipment, tools and parts in use in the field. Ability to teach and/or supervise others through demonstration and verbal communication. Knowledge of scientific techniques, methods and procedures. Ability to locate and replace defective parts and troubleshoot technical equipment.

Ability to prepare accurate assays/samples or perform arithmetical computations and maintain detailed records.

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences and two years of experience in instructional laboratory preparation.

• A. Performs weekly lab prep in advance of the first lab meeting.
  
  B. Remediates introductory instructional labs throughout the week.
  
  C. Maintains instructional labs and living specimens.
  
  D. Maintains inventory
• Works with lab supervisors to align goals, objectives and expectations. Assists Lab Supervisor with planning of laboratory experiments.
• Organizes and maintains prep area and materials and maintains live…