Laboratory Technician

Morrisville Auxiliary Corporation is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support SUNY Morrisville teaching laboratories. This entry-level role prepares materials, sets up equipment, and assists faculty and students during lab sessions. The technician maintains clean, safe work spaces, follows chemical hygiene and biosafety procedures, and manages basic inventory. Working in a collaborative, student-centered environment, you will help ensure reliable lab operations that enhance learning and campus life.

This position offers opportunities to build technical skills and grow within a close-knit, mission-driven community.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and organize laboratory materials for instructional use
• Set up, operate, and maintain basic lab equipment following safety protocols
• Assist faculty and students during lab sessions, providing technical support
• Collect, record, and organize experimental data accurately
• Monitor and maintain inventory of reagents, supplies, and consumables
• Follow chemical hygiene, biosafety, and campus safety procedures
• Clean, sterilize, and store glassware, tools, and equipment
• Assist with sample preparation, disposal, and proper waste handling
• Help maintain orderly, compliant laboratory work spaces and storage areas
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support teaching and learning

Required Skills

• Laboratory equipment operation and maintenance
• Sample preparation and handling
• Chemical handling and labeling
• Laboratory safety and OSHA/chemical hygiene compliance
• Biosafety and hazardous waste disposal
• Data entry and basic data recording
• Inventory management and stock control
• Use of basic lab software and MS Office
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Written and verbal communication in a lab setting