Full-Time Laboratories Technician, School of STEM (2yrs Lab Exp Reqd)

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean County College in Toms River is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to assist instructors by preparing chemical solutions and supplies, maintaining living and preserved materials, and ensuring lab equipment is ready for day and evening sessions for classroom instruction. This role helps meet the School of STEM's Chemical Hygiene Plan and keeps labs clean, safe, and functional.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, training work-study students, and maintaining inventory in

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a science discipline.
• Two years in an academic science laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of lab safety standards and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to create professional documents.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs., with or without accommodations.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to satellite locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating and maintaining instructional laboratories and related areas.
• Prepare chemical solutions and supplies; maintain living and preserved materials; ensure equipment is ready for day and evening labs.
• Operate lab equipment; troubleshoot issues; relocate instruments weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Review manuals and aid instructors with Vernier data systems, multimeters, pH meters, and other instruments.
• Maintain a safe lab environment; handle chemicals and specimens properly; monitor safety equipment and PPE.
• Train and supervise daily work-study students.
• Maintain computerized inventories in Excel; manage stock and shelves.
• Follow the Chemical Hygiene Plan and ensure proper waste disposal and lab security.
• Travel to off-campus labs within Ocean County for inventory and maintenance.
• Process other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab safety procedures

MS Office proficiency

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in science

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PH meters

Vernier data system

Job description

This position supports instructors by preparing chemical solutions and supplies, maintaining living and preserved materials, and ensuring lab equipment is ready for use in day time and evening lab sessions for the purpose of complementing classroom instruction, and ensuring all academic laboratories meet the School of STEM's Chemical Hygiene Plan. This position performs specialized duties that assure safe and efficient lab operations; makes sure labs, prep rooms, storage areas, equipment, glassware and science supplies are clean, orderly and functional; and reports lab equipment or supply damage to designated personnel. This position provides support to the School of STEM, Laboratories Coordinator.

Classification: Non-Affiliated Hourly

Staff Duration: Full Time 12 months/yr

Responsibilities

1. Assists in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory and related areas; performs specialized duties that assure safe and efficient lab operations; makes sure labs, prep rooms, storage areas, equipment, glassware and science supplies are clean, orderly and functional; and reports lab equipment or supply damage to designated personnel.
2. Supports instructors by preparing chemical solutions and supplies, maintaining living and preserved materials, and ensuring lab equipment is ready for use in day time and evening lab sessions for the purpose of complementing classroom instruction.
3. Operates a variety of equipment typically found in science laboratories; traces and corrects issues with science equipment, changes batteries as needed in digital thermometers, pH meters and other lab instruments; relocates lab instrumentation weighing up to approximately 50 pounds.
4. Reviews instruction manuals of lab instruments and aids instructors regarding the usage of Vernier data acquisition system, multi-meters, pH meters and other laboratory instruments as needed.
5. Maintains a safe laboratory environment by assuring: chemicals and biological specimens are handled properly, clean up activities follow established protocols and occur after each lab class, and audits of safety equipment including eyewash, showers, and PPE are conducted in accordance with established timelines; reports any safety issues/concerns to designated personnel.
6. Trains and oversees the daily activities of work study students, as assigned.
7. Monitors and maintains up to date computerized inventories on Excel spreadsheets; recommends orders for supplies and equipment; stocks shelves with boxes and bins of specimens.
8. Follows the Science Department Chemical Hygiene Plan by monitoring all activities within the STEM Labs; provides for proper disposal of waste materials in accordance with regulatory guidelines; maintains laboratory security and recommends improvements.
9. Travels to labs off-campus (within Ocean County) to perform inventory, clean-up and maintenance several times per semester.
10. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Associate's Degree (or equivalent completion of 60 credits/two years of college level coursework) in chemistry, biology, microbiology, physics or closely related science discipline.
2. Two (2) years experience in an academic science laboratory environment (which may include college level student work experience).
3. Knowledge of lab safety standards and procedures.
4. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to create professional documents and reports.
5. Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
6. A valid driver's license and willingness to travel to satellite locations within Ocean County as needed.

Education & Compliance

1. Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
2. Familiarity with current compliance requirements under 29CFR 1910.1450.