Laboratory Supply Technician - Department of Biological Sciences

Location

Augusta University Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912 Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Provide support to all teaching laboratories by preparing equipment, supplies, and reagents; ordering from outside vendors, overseeing inventories and maintenance; and ensuring biological and hazardous wastes are disposed according to proper procedures.

• Coordinate and support laboratory operations with faculty and student laboratory assistants.
• Assist faculty in training student laboratory assistants on procedures for reagent preparation, waste disposal, and laboratory safety.
• Maintain the stockroom in an organized manner and keep an adequate inventory of routinely used chemicals and expendable supplies.
• Provide routine service for microscopes and other equipment.
• Create and oversee work orders related to repairs of departmental equipment and infrastructure.
• Maintain inventory asset controls for designated departmental property and equipment.
• Serve as Chemical and Biological Safety Officer for the department, ensuring proper guidelines for storage, labeling, and handling of chemicals and waste are followed.
• Coordinate the collection and removal of hazardous waste in the department with the Environmental Health and Safety Coordinator.
• Collect biannual chemical inventory updates of labs conducted by faculty.
• Acquire and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets for all newly purchased chemicals.
• Conduct research on items to be purchased, maintain vendor relationships to obtain quotes and best prices, and ensure accurate orders.
• Work with faculty to determine needs and make purchases of equipment, chemicals, specimens, and other lab supplies.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology, or another natural, life, health care, or materials science directly related field.
• One year of applicable experience in a laboratory setting.

• Experience with modern biological laboratory and field techniques.

• Maintain confidentiality, be highly motivated, and work well with faculty and students.
• Proficient in modern laboratory and field research techniques including chemical and biological safety.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High level of organizational skills and attention to detail.

Shift: Days, Monday through Friday.
Pay Band: B6.
Salary: $18.85–$20.19 hourly, commensurate with qualifications.
Benefit options include health, dental, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System, vacation, sick leave, 13 paid holidays, and potential Tuition Assistance Program for full‑time employees. Background check and, if required by duties, credit check and driver’s license review are prerequisites for employment.

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check. Depending on duties, a credit check or driver’s license verification may also be required. Candidates may also be required to provide proof of completed academic degrees and transcripts. All employees are responsible for safeguarding confidential information and following cybersecurity and privacy policies.

Augusta University welcomes applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, and is an equal‑opportunity employer.