Job description

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

Provide technical guidance and assistance concerning work methods, the use of equipment and techniques and the analysis of results for the faculty and students for the assigned lab courses; answers questions and assists with lab experiment to demonstrate proper use of equipment and/or simulation steps.
Perform the timely preparation of materials, chemicals, and equipment for use in student laboratory demonstrations, experiments, exercises, and exams.
Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations.
Comply with safety regulations and procedures in lab set up.
Comply with proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
Assist with assembly and installation of new equipment or instruments; assists with testing to ensure operational readiness.
Serve as support to faculty with classroom materials, e.g., set up of videos, etc.; collaborates with subject matter faculty for their assigned courses to ensure labs meet needed learning requirements.
Document safety, accident, and other incidents according to established reporting protocols.
Prepare various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required.
Performs other duties as needed/assigned to support successful lab operations.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

Basic knowledge of principles, practices, and equipment of college science/engineering department laboratory program
Basic knowledge of subject matter and theoretical principles in chemistry/biology/etc.
Knowledge of equipment, materials, supplies and laboratory methods, practices and techniques used in lab discipline.
Ability to correctly and efficiently set up lab equipment and materials used in exercises and experiments.
Ability to understand the function of, operate, demonstrate, maintain, troubleshoot, technical instruments.
Knowledge of safety regulations involving lab operations and the use of hazardous materials.
Knowledge of basic record keeping techniques.
Knowledge of advanced mathematics.
Basic knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies.
Ability to perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operation.
Ability to provide information and assistance to students and faculty.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical problem solving.
Ability to work independently with little direction.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Experience/ Education

Bachelor’s Degree in assigned lab discipline.
2 years’ experience in lab operations preferred.
Experience in the development and delivery of laboratory programs, including reagents, supplies and other materials that would be necessary to sustain a diverse college laboratory program.
Experience in operating, maintaining, and repairing analytical instruments in a lab and stockroom setting.
Experience in implementing policies and procedures to comply with environment, health, and safety regulations.
Must successfully pass a background check.

Physical Requirements:

Sitting: 6-7 hours a day
Standing: 1-2 hours a day
Walking: 1-2 hours a day
Lifting: Occasionally
Carrying: Occasionally
Pushing: Occasionally
Bending: Occasionally
Squatting: Occasionally
Kneeling: Occasionally
Climbing: Occasionally
Reaching: Occasionally
Grasping: Frequently
Fine Eye to Hand Coordination: Continuously
Driving: Rarely
Work Environment: Office building on site. Work performed is primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust.