Science Lab Technician I

Job Summary

The Science Lab Technician I coordinates with the Science Lab Manager and is responsible for providing technical laboratory assistance to science faculty. It reports to the Division Co-Chair, Sciences

Essential Job Functions

• Sets up and dismantles instructional laboratory exercises for both students and instructors following safety guidelines for all lab courses.
• Maintains and cleans lab facilities and equipment.
• Communicates with faculty to ensure smooth operation of laboratories.
• Communicates daily with Lab Manager about concerns and issues that may arise.
• Maintains inventories of chemicals and equipment and communicates supply needs to the Lab Manager.
• Maintains collection of bacterial stock cultures.
• Updates MSDS notebooks as needed.
• Collects lab schedules from all science instructors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

• Associate degree in a science-related subject
• At least 20 credits in lab courses
• Broad knowledge of technical lab procedures, analytical techniques and terminology
• Minimum of one year’s experience in a lab environment preferred 
• Must be positive, cooperative and supportive

Supplemental Information

SALARY INFORMATION:
This position will be placed on the 12-month non-exempt staff salary scale at grade 7.  Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience.  Position includes an excellent fringe benefits package.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is physically active on a medium level. It involves dealing with chemicals or biological elements as well as laboratory equipment. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:  

• Hear/talk/communicate: must be able to exchange information and communicate 
• Visual acuity: ability to perceive or detect surroundings
• Mental acuity: able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
• Repetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)
• Stand/sit/walk: able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
College campus, direct contact with diverse students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, labs, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office and lab equipment; need to follow safety protocol with chemicals and biological elements both in usage and storage to avoid potential dangers; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and all College policies; observance of traffic laws when/if driving College vehicles.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

• successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
• be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
• be a resident of DE, MD, PA, VA, WV or DC as of the first day of employment
• be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships  

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. Carroll Community College is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment.

Salary/Compensation: $36,979 - $48,997 per year