Science Department Specialist
Core
Manage daily laboratory operations, prepare experiments and chemicals, maintain equipment, and support faculty and students in a college science department.
Role type
Science Department Specialist (Laboratory Operations)
Builds
Laboratory programs and student learning outcomes
Domain
Higher Education / Life Sciences / Chemistry / Biology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory safety compliance, hazardous waste management, equipment maintenance, inventory control, budgeting assistance, work-study supervision, chemical preparation, specimen handling
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Microsoft Office Professional
Responsibilities
Prepare solutions and lab chemicals, obtain specimens, and operate lab equipment; Manage, control, and dispose of hazardous and biohazardous materials; Inspect and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment; Maintain records for facilities and equipment maintenance; Participate in inventory control and prepare purchase orders; Assist instructors with equipment operation and reagent replenishment; Train and oversee work-study students
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC