What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at St. Clair County Community College?
Laboratory Technician
Terms of Employment: Full-Time
Classification: ESP
Hourly Wage: $16.25 per Hour
FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; some flexing of hours and schedule to include weekend and evening hours may be required as determined by the college to meet needs.
Application Deadline: Open until filled.
Apply Online At: Apply online through the “APPLY” link listed below or at www.sc4.edu/jobs.
Job Summary: The Laboratory Technician provides laboratory assistance to support instruction and lab operations. This position also assists with print shop duties as assigned.
Responsibilities:
- Provide general assistance to faculty to support lab operations and the offering of diverse laboratory experiences for students and provide in-class lab support on an as-needed basis.
- Assist with supplies and equipment inventory, processing and tracking orders as needed.
- Follow established procedures to ensure safe and secure storage of laboratory materials and disposal of hazardous materials and other related supplies in compliance with MIOSHA and other governmental safety requirements.
- Monitor the need for routine maintenance, service, and ordering of first aid supplies.
- Recommend opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies related to labs.
- Provide feedback to faculty relating to trial runs of new and existing labs.
- Serve as a back-up related to print shop work requests.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received: Supervision received from the STEM Lab Manager.
Education/Experience: Associate degree in a science discipline (biology or chemistry) preferred. Will consider applicants in the process of completing an associate degree. A bachelor’s degree is preferred. One year of laboratory experience is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ability to prepare necessary solutions, process purchasing information, and maintain inventories.
- Possesses knowledge and skill to set up and operate equipment and other laboratory materials.
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
- High degree of computer literacy.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., carry, push, pull, bend, stoop, reach, walk, and stand without difficulty.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively with faculty and staff at all levels.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Abides by College policies and procedures.
- Ability to work in an area where noise levels are slightly above average.
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
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