Biology Laboratory Technician- Part time

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Biology Laboratory Technician- Part time','21000AA9','!*!**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an urban, public, 2-year College serving a diverse community, including people of color, recent immigrants and non-traditional populations. The College's mission is to facilitate student success in achieving educational goals through the delivery of high-quality transfer and career programs. RCC strives to honor traditional commitments, and to be responsive to new challenges and insights through workforce training, ESOL, and community education. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Job Description:

The Biology Lab Technician will provide laboratory assistance and supports the Science Department. The Lab Technician performs laboratory and administrative work and is responsible for setting up laboratory experiments and related equipment/supplies for science labs; maintains inventory of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies; orders new/replacement materials; maintains/cares for laboratory equipment; assists the safety officer with compliance with state and federal guidelines;  ensures the proper labeling and disposal of hazardous and biological laboratory wastes; performs general lab maintenance (i.e. cleanliness) and other pertinent duties as assigned.

Supervision Received: Science Laboratory Manager
Supervision Exercised: Work Study Students.

Essential Functions:


Must have a flexible schedule; depending on laboratory schedules, must be available in the mornings, or evenings and Saturday.
Laboratory responsibilities may include Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, General Science, Energy, Nutrition, Biotechnology, or Physics classes
Prepares materials for science laboratory sections as needed; sets up laboratory experiments and related equipment and supplies for these labs (e.g. prepares solutions, reagents, buffers, and microbiology media for nucleic acid and protein manipulations; maintains microorganisms, mammalian and other cell cultures), and performs breakdown and cleanup of laboratory sections.
Must be able to operate biotechnology and science laboratory equipment.
Consults with faculty regarding laboratory scheduling, supplies to be ordered, laboratory protocols and prep sheets. Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals to ensure availability of adequate supplies, live materials, and other supplies to perform laboratory activities.  
Sets up new laboratory equipment, computer and audio/visual equipment and ensures it is functional. Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed.
Initiates orders for new/replacement materials; receives and processes ordered material; ensures proper documentation of orders; picks up lab supplies at local suppliers and transports items to lab as needed.
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and certification's.
Conducts informal training of laboratory staff and faculty on new equipment.
Assists with in-house and vendor servicing of lab equipment annually.  Notifies proper personnel of needed repairs; and follows through ensuring completion of required repairs/maintenance.
Ensures proper care, organization and maintenance of laboratory equipment and of live materials; cleans/prepares laboratories and prep areas before each semester; cleans/disinfects all lab benches, glassware, utensils, and paraphernalia used in labs; cleans lab bench drawers; cleans/maintains microscopes.
Ensures laboratory safety.  Maintains first aid kits, spill kits, laboratory safety equipment, and an updated MSDS book. Takes part in proper disposal of all hazardous wastes. Boxes biological waste for disposal; manages chemical waste; coordinates transportation of waste for disposal. Maintains disposal records.
Maintains laboratory safety procedures and regulations and responsible for departmental compliance with EPA, DOT, DEP, RCRA and OSHA regulations for storage, labeling, handling and disposal of chemicals.
Performs administrative tasks associated with the science lab activities.
Attend laboratory and department meetings.
Submits lab receipts and paper work for processing.
Updates and creates laboratory signage as needed
Prepares lists, inventory reports, disposal records, service contracts, reports, forms, and general correspondence; Provide supervision to work study students when asked.
Communicates and coordinates with supervisor, employees, other departments, students, faculty members, suppliers and vendors.
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and certifications.  Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed.
Works up to 18 hours per week.
Performs related duties as directed


 
','!*!Requirements:


Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training involving laboratory operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent public relations and customer service skills.
Familiarity and experience working in a diverse environment
Higher education or industry experience is preferred.   
Flexible schedule


Additional Information:


This is a part time
All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.


All offers of employment at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check review. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates and/or all persons who have an employment relationship with RCC, as deemed necessary.

COVID VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all Community College students, faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated by January, 2022. Accordingly, initial employment is dependent upon receipt and verification of full vaccination status records; details of how to fulfill vaccine record verification requirements will be provided during the hire and onboarding process.

**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action or Title IX Coordinator, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

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