Laboratory Technician-Biological Sciences Short-Term ; Temporary

Under the supervision of the area Dean, the Laboratory Technician performs specialized and technical duties in the operation and maintenance of the biological sciences instructional laboratories. Responsibilities include preparing and standardizing solutions and laboratory materials, calibrating and making minor repairs to equipment, issuing and replacing specialized materials, organizing and maintaining stockrooms, setting up and checking out experiments for instructors, managing requisitions, receiving, storing, and inventorying chemicals, laboratory supplies, and equipment, coordinating the disposal of bio‑hazardous and chemical waste, and maintaining accurate records of open accounts and budget information.

• Operate and maintain the biological sciences instruction laboratories. (E)
• Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient laboratory operation. (E)
• Assist teachers and students in the use of equipment in the laboratory. (E)
• Prepare and issue material and equipment for instructor demonstrations and student use. Set up laboratory examinations. (E)
• Review and modify existing experiments and investigate/test new experiments to be incorporated into the instructional programs. (E)
• Maintain biological science laboratories in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. (E)
• Perform technical microbiological preparation with extensive work in media production, vital stains, special reagents and aseptic transfers of pathogens and non‑pathogens on a routine basis.
• Mix, apply, and spray chemical applications and pesticides. (E)
• Estimate need for and prepare special reagents and precise chemical solutions for laboratory classroom use.
• Oversee safety and security of equipment and materials as required. (E)
• Accumulate, store, and coordinate pick‑up for hazardous waste material. (E)
• Assure the care and feeding of live specimens including rodents, reptiles, frogs, fish/aquariums and bacterial cultures; secure 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)
• Calculate costs of materials from sources such as quotations and price lists. Assign proper codes, account numbers on purchasing documentation; assure adequate funding and processes for approval. (E)
• Submit purchase order documents and place orders, communicate with vendors to clarify issues and determine status of orders. (E)
• Research products and best sources of supply for quality price, maintain a variety of logs, catalogs and vendor files, negotiate and obtain quotes; prepare and analyze bids. (E)
• Match order forms with invoices and records; note, report, and resolve issues and discrepancies with vendors as necessary. (E)
• Compile and prepare budget data based on expense estimates; and submit justifications for budget items and requested increases. (E)
• Maintain chemical and stockroom inventories assuring availabilities for use. (E)
• Adjust, maintain and perform minor repairs on equipment. Troubleshoot equipment; and identify defective equipment for repair or replacement or outsource equipment repairs. (E)
• Operate a variety of equipment related to assigned labs including autoclave, balances, PH meters, spectrometers, centrifuges and other equipment. (E)
• Perform other related duties as may be assigned.

Education and Experience
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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,…