Lab Technician - Life Science
This job is a full time, benefited, FLSA non-exempt position in the Education Division that reports to the Coordinator of Science Labs. This will position will report to the Lawrenceville campus with occasional time spent at the Alpharetta North -Fulton Location
Salary: $43,680.00
Schedule: Monday – Thursday 8am -5pm; Friday 8am – 4pm
Minimum Qualifications: (Job Code 32701)
Associate Degree in Science or Bioscience. Applicant must have taken degree-level microbiology, biochemistry, as well as sequences of both inorganic and organic chemistry. Applicant must have experience with basic lab techniques used in biology, chemistry, and microbiology.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum qualifications, experience in maintaining and organizing science laboratories. Demonstrated ability in preparing and working with various media, bacterial cultures, as well as electrophoresis gels. Experience in preparing chemical reagents and knowledge regarding proper chemical storage. Familiar with laboratory disposal procedures including hazardous biological waste and chemical waste requirements. Experience with sample management and storage requirements. Demonstrated ability to provide teaching assistance to students in laboratory settings. Ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, and students. Excellent organizational skills. Proficient in written and oral communication. Must be computer literate with the ability to use common software programs. Familiarity with Chematix software a plus.
Job Description Summary:
Maintains chemistry, biology, microbiology and prepares all solutions and media required. Maintains chemical kits and reagent inventories to support laboratory classes. Maintains water systems in the labs. Maintains log books for all lab equipment. Requests and maintains supplies in all labs. Assists in teaching labs when necessary, assists in setup and breakdown of lab exams when needed. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training and workshops.
Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)
· Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.
· Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.
· Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.
· Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.
· Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.
Duties/Responsibilities: | Percentage of Time: |
Maintains safety standards in all science labs. · Works with EHS Coordinator to ensure adherence to OSHA safety requirements in labs. · Assists with safety training of students and faculty in science labs. · Responsible for organization and proper storage of all chemicals in biology labs. · Maintains necessary safety documentation in the lab. | 5% |
Maintains equipment and supplies in life science labs · Responsible for ordering and inventory of supplies for life science labs. · Responsible for organization and proper storage of all chemicals in labs. · Responsible for organization and storage of all supplies in labs. | 30% |
Prepares media, cultures, and reagents for basic science · Pours all plates, tubes, and gels required for labs. · Prepares all reagents required for labs. · Maintains all bacterial cultures for labs. | 35% |
Responsible for the set-up / clean-up of science labs. · Set-up of all equipment and supplies required for labs. · Responsible for autoclaving and proper disposal of all biological waste. · Responsible for proper disposal of all chemicals in labs. · Ensures labs and work areas are properly cleaned and maintained at all times. | 15% |
Assists in teaching basic science when necessary. · Assists instructors in order to provide proper supervision of students · Assists in supervising open (study) labs when necessary · Provide assistance in selecting and developing instructional strategies to enhance student learning. | 5% |
Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field. (Performed by all incumbents) · Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area. · Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others. · Participates in advisory committees as requested. · Actively recruits students and advisory committee members. | 5% |
Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of the Life Sciences Department and Gwinnett Technical College. | 5% |
Physical Demands: | Frequency (N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly |
Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources. | C |
Requires having a P-Card. | N |
Driving is a responsibility of this position. | N |
This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. | O |
This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications). | C |
This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation. | C |
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
Noisy environments. | O |
Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation. | O |
Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation. | N |
Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. | O |
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. | C |
Gwinnett Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.
