Laboratory Technician (Casual)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

9h•Onsite

About The Position

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Math and Science Department is seeking applications for the Laboratory Technician (Casual Hire). This position supports the laboratory program for the undergraduate research program within the Kapi‘olani Community College INBRE program. Casual Hire positions are temporary and may not be eligible for most benefits. Appointments can last up to 89 days for full-time or up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees. The position is under the general supervision of the Department Chair of Math and Sciences and the INBRE program PI.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, Microbiology or related field and 1 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for performing basic microbiological and molecular biology techniques; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience.
Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in microbiology and molecular biology.
Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with working in a teaching and research laboratory in microbiology and cell and molecular biology.
Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in a teaching and research laboratory in microbiology and cell and molecular biology.
Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing, spreadsheet and bioinformatics software.
Experience with tissue culture, bacterial culture, DNA and RNA purification, PCR, gene cloning and transformation and expression, antibody purification, ELISA, PAGE, western blotting.
Availability to work nights and weekends as and when required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with INBRE undergraduate research program at Kapiolani Community College and familiarity with the work environment and the laboratory complex located in Leahi Hospital.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with faculty to help coordinate the lab experiences for the undergraduate research program.
Prepares, sets up, breaks down, maintains and stores equipment, instrumentation, needed for classroom and undergraduate research experience (URE) lab experiments such as microscopes, pH meters, spectrophotometers, balances, laptops, centrifuges, electrophoresis equipment, biological safety cabinets, water distillers, etc.
Works collaboratively with faculty and students in URE to ensure safety, coordination and integration of URE into shared laboratory resources and infrastructure.
Maintains cell lines and bacterial cultures used in URE experiments.
Monitors and maintains liquid nitrogen supply for cryopreservation of cell lines.
Prepares reagents and culture media and operates and maintains autoclave.
Prepares and maintains biological products such as antibodies and plasmids needed for URE and biotech classes.
Provides expertise, critical analysis and problem solving within the clearly defined parameters of laboratory operations.
Maintains inventory and assists in ordering materials and supplies.
Ensures the availability of supplies to meet the effective operation of the URE program.
Helps to monitor and train URE students in areas of expertise.
Assists in data analysis.
Collaborates with the other INBRE personnel to ensure the on-going and current training of students in proper lab safety, emergency, and biosafety and hazmat procedures.
May require work on nights and weekends.
Other duties as assigned.