Technician, Lab-Chemistry

Austin Community College•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To prepare, set-up and issue materials and equipment for use in student laboratory demonstrations, experiments, exercises and exams; assists in the operation and maintenance of instructional labs; participates in the planning and implement of lab exercises and experiments; assists instructors with the development/improvement of laboratory exercises.

Requirements

Two years related work experience.
Current CPR Certification.
Current First Aid Certification.
Valid Texas Driver's License and reliable transportation for assignment at multiple locations and/or for attending meetings or trainings at various ACC campuses.
Must be able to lift objects up to 30 lbs.
Ability to stand, kneel, sit and reach.
Hand/finger dexterity to perform the essential functions, including use of keyboard.
Visual ability to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in an instructional lab setting.
Bachelor's degree or higher in discipline area.

Responsibilities

Prepare, assist in developing, perform set-up and clean-up of instructional labs; may include assisting the faculty and students during lab experiments, exercises and exams.
Performs annual inventory of all lab chemicals and maintains current list of stored chemicals for labs in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations; provides SDSs information for each instructional lab demonstration, experience, exercise and exam.
Maintains a working knowledge of a variety of laboratory equipment and demonstrates the safe and proper use/disposal of equipment including hazardous or biohazardous materials.
Prepares, tests, adjusts, modifies, performs routine maintenance on, calibrates a variety of technical laboratory equipment, trouble-shoots equipment and makes minor repairs and/or arranges for service repair.
Ensures lab safety and respond to laboratory emergencies.
Maintain working knowledge of health and safety procedures/regulations including but not limited to first aid and CPR.
Purchases lab and office supplies; track supply budget; obtain approvals for purchases following established department and college processes.
Collaborates with faculty and supervisors on the development of lab schedules, procedures, and documents lab procedures.
Ensures EHS compliance in the laboratory through proper labeling and storage of equipment and hazardous materials.
Partners with ACC EHS Department to ensure policies and procedures are followed for safe handling of hazardous and biohazardous materials.
May oversee the work of hourly employees.