Science Lab Technician, Biological Sciences

Prince George's Community College • Largo, MD

16d

About The Position

Responsible for all phases of laboratory preparations including preparing and organizing equipment, materials and supplies for the Biological Sciences laboratories. Prepares laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment in advance of need and supports the science laboratory courses as directed. Maintains living specimens, tracks inventory, follows all safety protocols and completes other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three to four years of related experience, or a combination of relevant higher education and experience to include (15) credit hours of college level course work in science, with an emphasis in biological and microbiological science courses.
• A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• Ability to demonstrate proper laboratory safety techniques and ensuring that good laboratory practices are being followed.
• Ability to communicate orally and verbally
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical hazards and their control
• Ability to operate computer using various software packages
• Ability to safely operate scientific equipment instrumentation
• Knowledge of solution mechanics
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Proven interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and customer service skills
• Primary/secondary diagnostic, troubleshooting, calibration/repair of scientific equipment
• Knowledge of proper handling of living and preserved specimen
• Ability to operate microscopes, fixed/variable pipettors/micropipettors

Responsibilities

• preparing and organizing equipment, materials and supplies for the Biological Sciences laboratories
• Prepares laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment in advance of need
• supports the science laboratory courses as directed
• Maintains living specimens
• tracks inventory
• follows all safety protocols
• completes other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed