Lab Technician - CAS: Reagents, Safety & Lab Ops

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Laboratory Technician-CAS to prepare reagents, media, and microbial cultures for instructional labs at CAS. You will assemble materials, maintain records, and support lab management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role is on-site with day shift, requiring a Bachelor's in Biological Science or related field; experience may substitute. Responsibilities include assisting in waste disposal, coordinating undergrad staff, ordering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or a related field; work experience may substitute.
• Ability to assist in preparing chemicals, reagents, and growth media for teaching labs.
• Strong recordkeeping and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Aids in chemical waste disposal and safety inspections for teaching labs.
• Coordinates and manages undergraduate employees to aid in preparing chemicals and reagents.
• Orders reagents and supplies for instructional labs and other needs.
• Receives incoming supply orders; labels and dates, stores at proper temperature, checks expiration dates and rotates stock.
• Maintains records and files for laboratory management; maintains lab area, equipment and SOPs.
• Writes incident reports for chemical spills and accidents in labs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Chemical handling

Recordkeeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or related field

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Laboratory Technician-CAS to prepare reagents, media, and microbial cultures for instructional labs at CAS. You will assemble materials, maintain records, and support lab management, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role is on-site with day shift, requiring a Bachelor's in Biological Science or related field; experience may substitute. Responsibilities include assisting in waste disposal, coordinating undergrad staff, ordering