POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: Laboratory Support Technician

DEPARTMENT: Biology

GRADE: 30

HOURS: Full Time

REPORTS TO: Biology Laboratory Director

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for providing scientific laboratory duties including: daily preparation of solutions, media, equipment and supply set-up for biology-related laboratories and as necessary, faculty/student research. Operates and maintains modern equipment and computer technology related to the laboratories and Department classrooms. Assists Biology Laboratory Director in supporting the needs of the Department.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

1. Read lab protocols in order to anticipate ordering needs, equipment needs and set timeline for lab preparation.

2. Calculate mathematical computations required to prepare solutions and media for laboratory use.

3. Organize, plan and prioritize preparation and allocation of solutions, other laboratory chemicals and/or media for student use during lab sessions and, as needed, similar duties for faculty/student research laboratories.

4. Organize, set-up and remove after use, all supplies and other lab equipment/instrumentation for all laboratories

and, as needed, similar duties for faculty/student research laboratories.

5. Attend weekly lab meetings with faculty for labs with multiple sections.

6. Responsible for maintaining supplies on lab benches and distilled water supply system.

7. Assist faculty and students during lab sessions as necessary.

8. Perform chemical/equipment inventories in consultation with Laboratory Director.

9. Responsible for maintaining plants and other living organisms for use during lab/research sessions.

10. Responsible for maintaining greenhouse and adjoining laboratory.

11. Guide and manage student aides assigned to work in the laboratory areas.

12. Maintain and update computers located within the Biology Department laboratories and classrooms and the 20 laptop

computer room in cooperation with IITS Services, troubleshoot and install scientific software as necessary.

13. Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot as necessary, laboratory equipment on a regular basis.

14. Manage and coordinate collection, storage and arrangement for disposal of Chemical and Biohazard waste as per OSHA guidelines for the College-wide Waste Management Program in consultation with the Laboratory Director and Facilities.

15. Appropriate use and management of a personal King’s College email account and the Biology email account.

16. Use and management of a personal King’s College Web Advisor account.

17. Proficient and professional use of the college’s telephone system.

18. Basic Microsoft Office Utilization, (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

NON-ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:

1. Office functions when necessary; including word processing, copying, scanning, faxing for faculty, students and staff.

2. Greet and assist visitors to the Department.

3. Assist in set-ups for pre-professional recruiters meeting with faculty and students.

4. Assist with student safety forums each semester in conjunction with Laboratory Director.

5. Assist with workshops, meetings, and presentations associated with Science Departments.

6. Assist with College functions relating to the Biology Department such as Open Houses, Life Science Day.

7. Perform any additional related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related subject required.

2. Must be familiar with materials, equipment and techniques used in modern Biology laboratories.

3. Ability to operate laboratory equipment.

4. Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and multi-tasking skills required.

5. Strong problem assessment and solving ability.

6. Strong mathematical skills for calculations relating to chemical solution preparation.

7 Proven ability to work independently and responsibly and be proactive relative to department needs.

8. Proven ability to work with various species of living organisms.

9. Ability to lift approximately 50-60 lbs. on a regular basis and bend, stoop and reach.

10. Must have valid PA driver's license with no moving violations.

11.Must have good working knowledge of computers to assist with office and scientific programs.

12. OSHA mandated trainings required annually: Universal Waste, Hazardous Waste Management, Chemical Hygiene, Blood Borne Pathogen, Safety Committee.

13. Biohazard Waste Training is required and will be provided as necessary.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Academic scientific laboratory setting. Ability to work independently. Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, reach for periods of time. Personal protective equipment required as per specific scientific tasks performed. Interaction with a wide variety of College personnel: faculty, administration, staff, facilities, IITS, other academic departments and students.

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