Lab Technician, Biology

Department: Biology - W & S

Location: Western Campus

Reports To: Supervisor, Biology

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req7189

Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

Summary

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for preparing the laboratory classrooms and demonstrations in accordance to lesson plans, assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment and software to meet the needs of the lesson plan and appropriate clean up after the lesson has concluded. Ultimately, ensuring the laboratory is secured, equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored properly.

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

EDUCATION AND 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)
• Automotive Laboratory Technicians: these two years must be in an automotive repair shop or equivalent
• 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
• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Associate’s degree
  
  

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
• Quality of Work
• Communication
  
  

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Time Utilization
• Adaptability
  
  

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the 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
  
  

SEIU Part-Time Position: This is a Part-Time (1199/SEIU) Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 06. Part-Time (1199/SEIU) bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga 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.