On-Campus Science Lab Technician

Chapman University; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University in California's Orange campus seeks a Science Lab Technician to support undergraduate instructional laboratories across physical sciences. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and assisting faculty with experiments.

The ideal candidate has a biology/chemistry/physics background, one year of lab experience, and a solid understanding of safety procedures. This is a full-time, on-campus, non-exempt position offering hourly pay in the range above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or a related STEM discipline.
• One year of laboratory experience with scientific techniques and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and proper waste disposal.

Responsibilities

• Interpret experimental protocols and determine equipment, chemicals, and materials.
• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, dilutions, and materials.
• Assemble and configure experimental apparatus and labs.
• Test setups and troubleshoot preparation or setup issues.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate procurement.
• Train student employees and supervise work.

Skills

Lab techniques

Quantitative calculations

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry/physics or related STEM

One year of laboratory experience

Tools

Spectrometers/Chromatographs

Job description

Chapman University in California's Orange campus seeks a Science Lab Technician to support undergraduate instructional laboratories across physical sciences. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining equipment, and assisting faculty with experiments.

The ideal candidate has a biology/chemistry/physics background, one year of lab experience, and a solid understanding of safety procedures. This is a full-time, on-campus, non-exempt position offering hourly pay in the range above.