Part-Time Sciences Lab Technician

Ivy Tech Community College • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $15 - $18 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a part-time laboratory technician, you will provide laboratory support for natural science courses in the School of Arts, Sciences & Education. These include Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Support includes technical set-up, cleaning, and helping full-time lab staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College courses in biology, biotechnology, chemistry, and/or physics
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Must be dependable, punctual, organized, and dedicated to supporting faculty and students

Nice To Haves

• AS degree or higher
• One year experience with instructional and research lab support.
• One year experience with chemical and biological specimen use and disposal in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to promote a respectful environment that supports the broad backgrounds represented by our students and employees.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a dedication to supporting student success.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and tear down instructional labs for science courses offered in the Indianapolis service area.
• Keep instructional labs and prep rooms clean and organized.
• Check equipment for proper operation.
• Restock lab items and materials as needed.
• Properly clean up and store lab supplies.
• Wash glassware and other re-usable supplies and put them away.
• Comply with all safety regulations and lab procedures.
• Stay current on safety data sheet information for all chemicals in use.
• Log hours daily and submit hours every Friday in Workday.
• Arrive at the scheduled starting time or a few minutes early and stay until the scheduled ending time.
• Check-in with lab manager at beginning of the day and before leaving at the end of the day.
• Text lab manager at least 1 hour prior if you will not be at work.
• Let lab manager know of any appointments affecting work schedule at least a week in advance.
• Labs should be prepped in advance according to the schedule determined each term.
• Communicate any issues or concerns and ask questions when items or tasks are unclear.
• Use time wisely to complete task list.
• Accept meeting invites and reply to emails within one business day.
• Emails should be checked at the start of the day and again around midday, but computer use should be limited outside of those times.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED