Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician assists in overseeing operations for the LSUS College of Arts and Sciences departments of Chemistry/Physics and Biological Sciences academic labs. This includes coordinating stockrooms by receiving, stocking incoming supplies, and ordering resources as directed. Lab Tech will assist faculty with weekly preparations or restocking supplies for the teaching laboratories. The technician will also operate and coordinate the maintenance and repair of moderately complex laboratory equipment; check for malfunctions and may perform minor repairs. May provide training on the use of equipment and assist faculty in building specialized equipment for research. May provide directions and guidance student workers. Reports to the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and is a full time, unclassified position. This summary is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive description of duties and responsibilities.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or biology, or closely related field, from an accredited university. 

LSUS values skills, experience and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required if the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description .

• 1 year of related experience, preferably in a lab setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in chemistry or biology. 
• 3 year’s experience working in a lab or closely related role. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
  • Dedication to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment that benefits all students.

Core Competencies: 

• Communication: Ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience/customer/situation.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in group settings.
• Service to Customer and LSU: Ability to focus on providing positive experiences for stakeholders.
• Delivering Results: Ability to focus on achieving outcomes.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to overcome barriers to success.
  • Leading Others: Ability to inspire, guide, and support individuals and teams towards achieving common goals.

Physical and Environmental Demands 

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. 

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time. Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Distribute, maintain, and appropriately store chemicals in stock rooms and teaching labs.
• Maintain and organize stock rooms and laboratory supplies.
• Coordinate the maintenance and repair of departmental instrumentation such as NMR, IR, HPLCs, spectrophotometers, water purification, autoclaves, etc.
• Handle liquid nitrogen and perform liquid nitrogen refills for the NMR and assist the faculty with liquid helium refills for the NMR.
• Schedule and coordinate with third-party equipment repair companies as needed.
• Assist faculty with the safe delivery and storage of gases and cryogens.
• Maintain an accurate chemical inventory with current Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ensure all hazardous chemicals/products are appropriately labeled, including secondary containers.
• Handles classification and proper disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous material.
• Assist in setting up, evaluating, and troubleshooting new techniques, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in developing SOPs and training students, staff, and faculty on the use of equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and ensure results are communicated.
• Ensure appropriate signage is placed for regulated materials and equipment.
• Ensures all academic lab areas are safely maintained, clean and compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate with departmental staff to perform laboratory equipment inventory.
• Collaborate with the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Chairs of the Department of Biological Sciences and Chemistry and Physics to ensure safe and functional teaching and research environments.
• Look for opportunities for continuous improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:

Jennifer Isaac

LSUS Department of Human Resource Management

Room 108 Administration Building, LSUS

(318) 797-5279

LSUS is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.   For more information about LSU Shreveport go to www.lsus.edu

LSUS is a State As a Model (SAME) employer that promotes affirmative strategies and goals for employment of individuals with disabilities.