Part-Time Biology & Physical Sciences Lab Technician

Frederick Community College; Frederick (MD); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Frederick Community College is seeking a Lab Technician for Biological and Physical Sciences to support biology and anatomy/physiology labs. The role focuses on lab preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety, with duties including preparing materials for BSCI 150/160, maintaining supplies, and assisting the Science Laboratory Manager.

The position offers a partial schedule (9:00 AM–1:00 PM preferred) and a pay rate of $18.12–$24.40 per hour.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry, physical sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least one year of laboratory experience; relevant academic laboratory experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety, equipment, and preparation of solutions and reagents.
• Ability to accurately follow written procedures and work independently with appropriate direction.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a diverse educational environment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Aufgaben

• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, samples, supplies, and equipment for assigned science courses following established procedures and safety requirements.
• Prepare weekly laboratory materials for BSCI 150 and BSCI 160, including molecular biology activities requiring micropipetting, agarose gels, buffers, and other laboratory techniques.
• Support Anatomy and Physiology laboratory preparation, including counting specimens before each semester, identifying needed materials, preparing agar plates and simple solutions, and organizing supplies.
• Maintain and monitor laboratory equipment, including refrigerators, freezers, microscopes, fume hoods, balances, and micropipettes; report equipment issues to the Science Laboratory Manager.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, reagents, specimens, and equipment; identify shortages and communicate ordering needs to the Science Laboratory Manager.
• Receive, inspect, organize, and document laboratory deliveries and restock laboratories and preparation areas as needed.
• Clean and organize laboratory and preparation areas, including disinfecting work surfaces, washing glassware, and returning supplies and equipment to designated locations.
• Handle and document biohazardous and chemical waste according to established College procedures and safety requirements.
• Assist the Science Laboratory Manager with semester preparation, inventory, package receiving, safety tasks, and other laboratory activities as needed.
• Provide technical support to faculty and communicate laboratory preparation needs, supply shortages, equipment concerns, and safety issues to the Science Laboratory Manager and appropriate staff.
• Maintain required preparation and inventory records and follow College policies, procedures, and laboratory safety protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory safety

Follow procedures

Independent work

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Ausbildung

Associate degree or higher in biology/chemistry/physical sciences

Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry/physical sciences (desired)

Tools

Micropipettes

Jobbeschreibung

Frederick Community College is seeking a Lab Technician for Biological and Physical Sciences to support biology and anatomy/physiology labs. The role focuses on lab preparation, equipment maintenance, and safety, with duties including preparing materials for BSCI 150/160, maintaining supplies, and assisting the Science Laboratory Manager.

The position offers a partial schedule (9:00 AM–1:00 PM preferred) and a pay rate of $18.12–$24.40 per hour.