Lab Technician: Biology & Chemistry Support (Temporary)

Harvey Mudd College; Arkansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA is seeking a Temporary Laboratory Technician to provide essential lab support for an introductory biology laboratory course and assist chemistry faculty with lab setup and preparation. This position reports to the Chair of the Biology Department or their designee and runs on a part-time, temporary basis.

Responsibilities include preparing labs, reagents, and media; maintaining safety and equipment; supervising student assistants; and helping develop new

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field; coursework should include molecular biology and/or biochemistry labs.
• One to two years’ experience with modern biological/biochemical instrumentation and related techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepares labs for faculty and student use by organizing, setting-up and breaking down and maintaining laboratory equipment.
• Assists in the set-up, execution, and break down of experiments in teaching laboratories.
• Prepares chemical reagents, solutions, and culture media.
• Ensures the safe storage of biological and chemical materials.
• Sterilizes equipment, glassware, and media.
• Monitors inventories of expendable supplies and advises faculty or staff of reordering needs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related field

Job description

Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA is seeking a Temporary Laboratory Technician to provide essential lab support for an introductory biology laboratory course and assist chemistry faculty with lab setup and preparation. This position reports to the Chair of the Biology Department or their designee and runs on a part-time, temporary basis.

Responsibilities include preparing labs, reagents, and media; maintaining safety and equipment; supervising student assistants; and helping develop new