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Davenport University Laboratory Technician-Science in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Laboratory Technician-Science
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TITLE OF POSITION: Science Laboratory Technician - Part Time 28hr/week
CLASSIFICATION: H2101 Non Exempt Administrative II
STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Academics
LOCATION: W.A Lettinga
REPORTS TO: ADC / Science Lab Coordinator
PAY: $25,000
Summary:
This position will assist the Science Lab Coordinator and Science faculty in organizing, stocking, and inventorying of supplies and equipment in the Science Labs and assisting in various lab administration duties. The science lab technician will be responsible for helping to maintain inventory of chemicals, and specialized equipment. These responsibilities are performed in an ethical manner consistent with the University's mission, vision, and values which include diversity, equity and inclusion.
Responsibilities:
• Create/Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for continuous and smooth lab operations
• Keep an up to date log/record for orders relating to any of the science courses.
• Ensure that experiments are set up on time and according to SOPs.
• Coordinate the use of laboratory equipment shared amongst labs as needed.
• Aid in faculty lab instruction by helping students to execute labs, and ensure equipment is used properly, safely, and in accordance to the instructions of the manufacturer as needed.
• Keep labs in an orderly fashion as indicated by Lab Coordinator and standards.
• Aid in Lab compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA by minimizing the risk of incidents and including but not limited to, spills, exposures, the maintaining of SDS files as directed by lab coordinator.
• Assist in handling of biohazardous materials and its disposal.
• Assist with lab inventory of models and equipment as assigned.
• Responsible for creating, maintaining and updating files and record keeping systems.
• Generate reports, memorandums, correspondence, presentation materials, spreadsheets and graphics, and other materials using various software programs as assigned.
• Handling of documents and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
• Conducts special projects, research and assignments as needed.
• Aid in the training of student lab assistants.
• Demonstrate and promote the University Cultural Values.
• Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in biochemistry, chemistry, or a closely related field of study is required. Master's degree in Biochemistry, Chemistry or a closely related field preferred.
• At least 1 year of experience in a college lab or work setting is required. Two years of college lab experience preferably in a chemistry setting is preferred.
• Experience with normal laboratory equipment but also chemistry specialized equipment such as HNMR and FTIR. Experience or the capacity to complete minor repairs of instruments is a plus!
• Training or certification in OSHA/MIOSHA regulations and in the use, handling, storage and disposal of chemical