Laboratory Technician, Biology

Department: Biology – W & S
Location: Westshore Campus
Reports To: Laboratory Manager, Biology
Recruitment Type: External/Internal
Requisition ID: req6517
Employment Type: Part-Time Support Staff
Union Position: Union
Work Schedule: M-Sat,8-4:30 with occasional shift 2 hours.
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
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
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
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
Special Note: 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.