Laboratory Assistant – Applied Technologies – ECM HV-CS-8646

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individual to join their team as a Laboratory Assistant in the Applied Technologies department. This is a provisional appointment with the potential for permanent appointment upon passing the next Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for Laboratory Technician. The college, founded in 1953 and located in scenic Upstate NY, offers over 80 degree and certificate programs and serves nearly 9,000 students. HVCC is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and serves a diverse student population. The college has an extension center in Malta, NY (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With over 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, HVCC is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications and residency requirements, and employment is contingent upon a background check.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of full time paid experience working in a particular kind of scientific or technical laboratory or performing skilled services in the particular technical occupation or trade associated with the specific title.
Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in the scientific or technical field indicated in the title.
An equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States.
Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test.

Nice To Haves

Candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test may be given preference.

Responsibilities

Constructs, assembles, and maintains ECM laboratory equipment.
Orders, maintains, and controls inventory of laboratory supplies to include refrigerants, equipment, supplies, and tools.
Issues lab equipment and supplies to students and assists in student services performed by the Applied Technologies Department.
Maintains the cleanliness of laboratories, storage areas, and equipment.
Prepares and maintains a variety of related records and reports to include the Applied Technologies Department’s inventory of equipment and furnishings.
Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
Performs related tasks as required.
Works with Lab Assistant colleagues in the Applied Technologies Department to ensure all programs are supplied and maintained.