Lab Technician

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn University's Department of Biological Sciences is seeking a Lab Technician to assist in the routine day-to-day operations of a preparation, support laboratory for microbiology teaching labs.

Key duties include preparing media, maintaining cultures, inventory management, and assisting with experiments and teaching activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing tests and/or research in a lab setting.
• Substitutions allowed for experience: Education may substitute for experience at rate of one year education per year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of reagents/media following standard lab procedures.
• Inventory control and ordering of lab supplies.
• Maintenance and handling of viable cultures.
• Preparing complex media with limited direction.
• Interfacing with outside vendors and service providers.
• General upkeep of instrumentation and equipment.
• Assist with laboratory instruction and supervision.
• Assist with design of experiments.
• Assist with writing laboratory procedures.
• Provide support to the teaching mission of the laboratory.

Job description

Overview

The Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University is looking for a Lab Technician to assist in the routine day-to-day operations of a preparation/support laboratory for microbiology teaching labs.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of common reagents/media following general laboratory procedures.
• Inventory control and ordering of lab supplies.
• Maintenance and handling of viable cultures.
• Preparing complex media with limited direction.
• Interfacing with outside vendors and service providers.
• General up-keep of instrumentation and equipment to ensure safe operations.
• Assist with laboratory instruction and supervision.
• Assist with design of experiments.
• Assist with writing laboratory procedures.
• Provide an effective level of support to the teaching mission of the laboratory.

Qualifications

Level II:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 1 year of experience in performing tests and/or research in a lab setting.

Level III:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of experience in performing tests and/or research in a lab setting.

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited institution in microbiology or closely related science field.
• Experience in research, lab media preparation for various types of microorganisms, bacterial culture maintenance, use of Ph meter, autoclave, and other laboratory equipment.

Contract Type

Continuing

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