Laboratory Technician I or II, Strawberry Plains

Tennessee Board of Regents•Knoxville, TN

6d•$35,340 - $47,460•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to manage the daily operation of science laboratories on the assigned campus. Responsibilities include preparing laboratory materials and experiments, maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring compliance with safety and waste disposal requirements, and supporting faculty during instruction. The position also maintains a safe and functional learning environment and actively contributes to the campus community and student success.

Requirements

Lab Technician I: Bachelor’s degree or higher in a natural science such as Chemistry or Biology or other related fields.
Lab Technician II: A Bachelor of Science degree is required to be fully qualified for this job. Course work should be a combination of various disciplines within the Science field, e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology.
Lab Technician I: No career experience is required, however the laboratory experience required to obtain a degree in the natural sciences should be sufficient.
Lab Technician II: At least two years of related experience in a higher education lab position that would include microbiological preparation skills and hazardous waste disposal procedural knowledge.
Part-time work experience is calculated at 50% credit of full-time work experience.

Nice To Haves

Additional laboratory work experience outside of what is required to obtain a degree in the natural sciences would be preferred for Lab Technician I.

Responsibilities

Set up and take down laboratory exercises and practical tests with required supplies, materials, and equipment. Laboratory setups include the courses General Biology, Botany, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Geology (these may vary based on needs).
Prepare chemical reagents and solutions; bending glass to build chemical reaction set ups; prepare and sterilize growing media; grow organisms such as bacteria, keep their line uncontaminated by using aseptic technics and operate various equipment as needed to accomplish these tasks.
Assist the Lead Laboratory Technician ordering supplies and other duties. Obtain needed supplies and equipment from other campuses; travel to other branch campuses as needed. Attend meetings and training as required and assist other laboratory technicians.
Communicate the laboratory supply needs to the Lead Laboratory Technician and other department members or other departments (e.g., Facilities, Helpdesk, etc.) within the institution when necessary; serve as a liaison between laboratory instructors and course lead instructors.
Ensure a safe laboratory environment through proper coordination and disposal of chemical/biohazardous waste, update Safety Data Sheets (SDS), proper labeling of chemicals and reagents, test safety equipment; create visual aids in the laboratories to inform instructors and students of required safety guidelines and practices, inform instructors of updated and/or current safety standards. Interact and work with the external vendors that give maintenance or do service to the laboratory.
Assist the Lead Laboratory Technician in inventory of the equipment once a year; check equipment and perform minor repairs or adjustment to the same or notify the Lead Laboratory Technician to contact the appropriate personnel be who can fix or adjust them.
Store the equipment materials and chemicals properly, keep the labs cleaned. Do thorough cleaning between semesters and once a year.
Assist with site campus activities and miscellaneous projects as assigned by the campus dean or immediate supervisor. Other duties as assigned to fulfill the priorities and mission of the College.