Lab Technician I, Natural Sciences

Cuyahoga Community College; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, OH invites applications for a Laboratory Technician I. The role prepares classrooms, sets up experiments, troubleshoots equipment, and ensures a clean, secured laboratory after each lesson.

The position is full-time support staff, evenings M-F, with union status. Responsibilities include maintaining inventory, assisting faculty, and following safety procedures to support teaching labs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years in a laboratory-based Science setting (Biology, MLT, Chemistry, Physics or Health Careers).
• Basic computer skills, math and grammar.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal, written and reading communication skills; ability to write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepares classroom laboratory workstations with materials and apparatus.
• Sets up experiments and demonstrations for classroom use.
• Maintains and cleans laboratory, stockroom, equipment and glassware.
• Fills tubes, bottles and containers with specified solutions and labels.
• Assists faculty with troubleshooting and technical support in the lab.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains inventory and assists with ordering supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data collection

Lab equipment troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years laboratory experience

Computer skills

Tools

Vernier

Pasco

iWorx

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Union

Work Schedule: Evenings M-F

Number of Openings: 1

SUMMARY

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for preparing the laboratoryclassrooms and demonstrations in accordance to lesson plans, assisting in thetroubleshooting of equipment and software to meet the needs of the lesson planand appropriate clean up after the lesson has

concluded. Ultimately, ensuringthe laboratory is secured, equipment is cleaned, maintained and storedproperly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares classroom laboratory workstations with the necessary materials and apparatus to perform experiments
  
• Sets up and prepares experiments and demonstrations for classroom use
  
• Arranges supplies and equipment as laboratory requirements change
  
• Maintains and cleans the laboratory, stockroom, equipment and glassware
  
• Fills tubes, bottles and containers with specified solutions/materials and applies identification labels
  
• Properly disposes of laboratory waste materials
  
• Assists faculty in the laboratory; sometimes during educational sessions, by providing technical troubleshooting support
  
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance of laboratory equipment and tools
  
• Assists faculty with the development and implementation of new laboratory procedures and/or curricula
  
• Secures laboratory area
  
• Assists with annual inventory
  
• May record and monitors expenditures and charges relevant to laboratory operation
  
• May functionally supervise Work Study Students, Student Assistants and Part Time Lab Technicians in the lab
  
• Prepares, maintains and monitors supplies and equipment inventory
  
• Assists Lab Supervisor in ordering, receiving and storing supplies
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
• Science Laboratory Technicians may Maintain living plants and animals (i.e. rodents)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• High School degree or GED
  
• Minimum of two years of experience:
  
  • Science Laboratory Technicians: these two years must be in a laboratory-based Science (Biology, MLT, Chemistry, Physics, or other equivalent in Health Careers and Sciences)
• Basic computer skills, math and grammar
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Excellent verbal, written and verbal communication skills; Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents including: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), safety rules and processes, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  
• Ability to determine needs and identify solutions
  
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in the performance of regular work
  
• Possess working knowledge of laboratory concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to apply in varied situations as it pertains to the departmental focus
  
• Possess strong attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills
  
• Ability to write routine reports, protocols, and correspondence
  
• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of the community
  
• Experience with data collection and diagnostic software/equipment; for example:
  
• Science Laboratory Technicians: Vernier, Pasco and iWorx equipment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

COMPETENCIES

CRITICALCOMPETENCIES

• Service Focus
  
• Quality of Work
  
• Communication

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

IMPORTANTCOMPETENCIES

PHYSICALDEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.)

• Work is partially performed in a laboratory setting
  
• Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, open flames, or exposure to chemicals or biological hazards
  
• Work is may be partially performed in a laboratory with exposure to animals
  
• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

This is a Full-time (1199/SEIU) Bargaining Unit Position, Grade 05. Full-time (1199/SEIU) bargaining unit employees at Cuyahoga Community College will be considered first for vacant positions.
Target Hiring Rate: Minimum salary $40,156/annually

Special Note:If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure .

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.