STEM Laboratory Operations Specialist

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean County College in Toms River is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to assist instructors by preparing chemical solutions and supplies, maintaining living and preserved materials, and ensuring lab equipment is ready for day and evening sessions for classroom instruction. This role helps meet the School of STEM's Chemical Hygiene Plan and keeps labs clean, safe, and functional.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, training work-study students, and maintaining inventory in

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in a science discipline.
• Two years in an academic science laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of lab safety standards and procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to create professional documents.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs., with or without accommodations.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to satellite locations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operating and maintaining instructional laboratories and related areas.
• Prepare chemical solutions and supplies; maintain living and preserved materials; ensure equipment is ready for day and evening labs.
• Operate lab equipment; troubleshoot issues; relocate instruments weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Review manuals and aid instructors with Vernier data systems, multimeters, pH meters, and other instruments.
• Maintain a safe lab environment; handle chemicals and specimens properly; monitor safety equipment and PPE.
• Train and supervise daily work-study students.
• Maintain computerized inventories in Excel; manage stock and shelves.
• Follow the Chemical Hygiene Plan and ensure proper waste disposal and lab security.
• Travel to off-campus labs within Ocean County for inventory and maintenance.
• Process other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab safety procedures

MS Office proficiency

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

Associate's Degree in science

Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PH meters

Vernier data system

Job description

Ocean County College in Toms River is seeking a Laboratory Support Specialist to assist instructors by preparing chemical solutions and supplies, maintaining living and preserved materials, and ensuring lab equipment is ready for day and evening sessions for classroom instruction. This role helps meet the School of STEM's Chemical Hygiene Plan and keeps labs clean, safe, and functional.

Responsibilities include operating lab equipment, training work-study students, and maintaining inventory in