Job Summary
A Laboratory Support Technician in the CIT Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biology labs performs operational activities in an instructional laboratory or classroom and provides assistance in support of their daily operation. You will ensure that inventory, storage, and maintenance of supplies, materials, and instrumentation support laboratory curriculum. The duties and tasks are frequently non-routine and completed while working under minimal supervision. Reports to Associate Director of Academic Programs, Matthew Fhaner.


Responsibilities*
Will be assigned to CHM 151 (Chemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences), CHM 253 (Biochemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences), CHM 261 (General Chemistry Laboratory), CHM 263 (Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory), CHM 331 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory I), CHM 333 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory II), CHM 367 (Analytical Chemistry Laboratory), BIO 111 (Organismal Biology), and BIO 113 (Principles of Biology) laboratory support but may assist additional courses as time allows
Perform inventory of assigned spaces (no ordering)
Provide laboratory set up and support to assigned courses and others as determined by supervisor
Create list of tasks for weekly prep assistants
Maintain updated prep documents
Works with Natural Science Lab Support Supervisor where appropriate to update lab manuals and prep documents
Maintaining lab space readiness/cleanliness
Assist with dishes, lab clean up, and chemical prep where needed
Required Qualifications*
1+ years of relevant laboratory work experience or relevant educational laboratory experience
Associate's Degree or equivalent education and/or experience
Desired Qualifications*
Strong communication and writing skills
Familiarity with laboratory safety policies and procedures
Basic understanding of common laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, pipettes, etc.
Record keeping/organizational experience