Laboratory Technician (Work Study)
About The Position
This position involves assisting the Laboratory Curator in setting up and maintaining biology teaching laboratories. The role includes preparing and ensuring the availability of teaching materials, reagents, media, samples, and equipment for biology courses. Responsibilities also cover maintaining biological inventories, operating and maintaining specialized laboratory equipment, performing regular tests to ensure equipment functionality, and installing/configuring lab-related hardware and software. Troubleshooting equipment issues, maintaining laboratory safety standards, conducting weekly safety equipment tests, and assisting in the management of hazardous waste are key aspects of the role. Additionally, the position supports the setup and execution of laboratory experiments, recommends revisions to experiments, and provides support to students and faculty during lab sessions. Coordination of student work schedules and maintenance of storage spaces are also part of the duties. The role may also involve performing other duties as needed to support the biology teaching laboratories and the Biology Department.
Requirements
- Work Study eligibility
Responsibilities
- Assist the Laboratory Curator in setting up and maintaining biology teaching laboratories.
- Prepare and ensure the availability of teaching materials, reagents, media, samples, and equipment for biology courses.
- Maintain biological inventories, including specimens, reagents, and other lab materials.
- Operate and maintain specialized laboratory equipment.
- Perform regular tests to ensure lab equipment is functioning properly.
- Install and configure lab-related hardware and software as needed.
- Repair and troubleshoot equipment issues, reporting any deviations or malfunctions.
- Maintain laboratory safety standards in compliance with organizational and federal guidelines.
- Conduct weekly testing of laboratory safety equipment, including eyewash stations and fume hoods.
- Assist in managing the storage and disposal of biological hazardous waste.
- Assist with the setup and execution of laboratory experiments as required.
- Recommend revisions to laboratory experiments for review and approval by faculty or the Laboratory Curator.
- Provide support to students and faculty during lab sessions, ensuring a smooth and effective learning environment.
- Coordinate and manage student work schedules, ensuring adequate lab coverage during available hours.
- Monitor and maintain instructional and equipment storage spaces, ensuring they are organized and accessible.
- Perform other duties as needed to support the biology teaching laboratories and the overall goals of the Biology Department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
