ABE Laboratory Technician/Site Coordinator CSUCI

LA Promise Fund•Camarillo, CA

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About The Position

Amgen Biotech Experience Los Angeles (ABE-LA), funded by the Amgen Foundation, is an innovative science education program that provides teacher professional development, teaching materials, and research-grade equipment and supplies to secondary schools, free of charge and features a hand-on molecular biology curriculum that introduces students to the excitement of scientific discovery through in-person and online lab experiences. To learn more about Amgen Biotech Experience visit: www.amgenbiotechexperience.net/losangeles/ The Laboratory Technician/Site Coordinator is the primary staff person at an ABE distribution center, having responsibility for daily workings of the program, and is the primary contact for teachers. This is a full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

(2) years’ experience as Lab Technician/Assistant.
Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or a related science field
1 year of experience working in a biology/biotechnology laboratory setting.
Knowledge of OSHA and related laboratory safety guidelines is required.
Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, and experience with laboratory equipment and techniques.
High-standard of “Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)” in a lab environment.
Essential biotechnology labs skills required: Pipetting, Solution Preparation, Basic microbiology techniques, DNA/RNA extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction digest, Molecular Cloning, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and Bacterial Transformation.
Ability to communicate technical information explicitly, troubleshoot and conduct quality control.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize, and handle multiple and changing projects and priorities.
Able to communicate positively and effectively with school administrators, teachers, students, and LA Promise Fund staff.
Ability to work with limited supervision as well as in a collaborative team setting.
The employee’s sensory modalities (vision, hearing, smell) and physical capabilities must be sufficient to independently perform duties/functions.
Able to work a flexible schedule, as needed by the program, including occasional after-hours and weekends.
Flexible and adaptable individual willing to learn new systems and approaches as technology and platforms change.
Able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well- organized plan.
Commitment to LA Promise Fund’s mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence
Computer skills including database, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and online communications (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom)
Must clear a Live Scan criminal background check.
Must clear a TB Risk Assessment
Must complete Mandated Reporter training.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience as a high school teacher or college professor is preferred; graduate teaching assistantship experience is encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as an ABE-LA representative and primary liaison with teachers and ABE program partners on behalf of the distribution center.
Provide technical assistance and professional development for ABE-LA teachers.
Work directly and collaboratively with the ABE-LA team, under the supervision of the ABE-LA Site Director, to ensure the quality and outcomes of the work are accomplished in a timely and professional manner.
Prepare lab materials, coordinate kit distribution for teachers, and maintain equipment for the distribution center.
Assist with the planning and implementation of the ABE-LA teacher training workshops and other ABE-LA teacher events.
Present at training workshops and facilitate in-person and virtual ABE- LA teacher events as needed.
Develop online modules using the LabXchange platform for students and teachers.
Prepare and submit reports in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Travel once or twice a month to other ABELA centers
Work on occasional Saturdays and possibly Sundays up to 10 times a year.