Laboratory Technician, Biology

Laboratory Technician, Biology

Department: Biology - W & S

Location: Westshore Campus

Reports To: Laboratory Manager, Biology

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6517

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: M-Sat,8-4:30 with occasional shift 2 hours.

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for preparing the laboratoryclassrooms and demonstrations in accordance to lesson plans, assisting in thetroubleshooting of equipment and software to meet the needs of the lesson planand appropriate clean up after the lesson has concluded. Ultimately, ensuringthe laboratory is secured, equipment is cleaned, maintained and storedproperly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares classroom laboratory workstations with the necessary materials and apparatus to perform experiments

Sets up and prepares experiments and demonstrations for classroom use

Arranges supplies and equipment as laboratory requirements change

Maintains and cleans the laboratory, stockroom, equipment and glassware

Fills tubes, bottles and containers with specified solutions/materials and applies identification labels

Properly disposes of laboratory waste materials

Assists faculty in the laboratory; sometimes during educational sessions, by providing technical troubleshooting support

Performs minor repairs and maintenance of laboratory equipment and tools

Assists faculty with the development and implementation of new laboratory procedures and/or curricula

Secures laboratory area

Assists with annual inventory

May record and monitors expenditures and charges relevant to laboratory operation

May functionally supervise Work Study Students, Student Assistants and Part Time Lab Technicians in the lab

Prepares, maintains and monitors supplies and equipment inventory

Assists Lab Supervisor in ordering, receiving and storing supplies

Performs other related duties as assigned

Science Laboratory Technicians may Maintain living plants and animals (i.e. rodents)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

High School degree or GED

Minimum of two years of experience:

Science Laboratory Technicians: these two years must be in a laboratory-based Science (Biology, MLT, Chemistry, Physics, or other equivalent in Health Careers and Sciences

Basic computer skills, math and grammar

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent verbal, written and verbal communication skills; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES

Ability to read and interpret documents including: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety rules and processes, operating and

maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to determine needs and identify solutions

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of regular work

Possess working knowledge of laboratory concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it

pertains to the departmental focus

Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy

Possess strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to write routine reports, protocols, and correspondence

Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

Experience with data collection and diagnostic software/equipment; for example:

Science Laboratory Technicians: Vernier, Pasco and iWorx equipment

Automotive Laboratory Technician: ODB scanners

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of regular work

Possess working knowledge of laboratory concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy

Possess strong organizational and time-management skills

Ability to write routine reports, protocols, and correspondence

Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Associate's degree

COMPETENCIES

CRITICALCOMPETENCIES

Service Focus

Quality of Work

Communication

VERYIMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Time Utilization

Adaptability

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.)

Work is partially performed in a laboratory setting

Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts,

moving vehicles, electrical current, open flames, or exposure to chemicals or biological hazards

Work is may be partially performed in a laboratory with exposure to animals

Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Note: This is a Part-Time (1199/SEIU) BargainingUnit Position, Grade 06. Part-Time (1199/SEIU) bargaining unit employees atCuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.

Target Hiring Rate: Minimum salary $18.53/hr

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.