Science Lab Technician - Lake Havasu City, United States - Mohave Community College

Description

Under the direction of the associate dean of instruction and the science faculty, this position will maintain the science laboratory to include ensuring adequate supplies are available, cleanliness, care and maintenance of equipment, setting up and taking down experimental apparatus, and assuring compliance with all health and safety regulations.

• Set up and break down daily laboratory activities as requested. Ensure OSHA standards for lab safety are met and maintained. Responsible for proper function of equipment. Arrange for equipment repairs as needed.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory cleanliness including disinfecting procedures and accurate inventory of laboratory supplies and assist in reordering as necessary. May be required to care for laboratory animals in biology labs clean cages/ tanks, feed animals, monitor health.
• Communicate with lecture instructor to meet student needs. Handle sensitive information and confidential records and materials in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Follow a written experimental procedure offered by the lecture instructor to plan and make up necessary reagents and solutions needed for the procedure prior to the start of the laboratory session.
• Responsible for maintaining up-to-date Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Organize and maintain science labs. Routine duties include washing glassware; wiping lab benches; putting materials away properly; proper microscope maintenance; and assisting students when needed.
• May supervise student workers.
• Adhere to college, federal and state administrative procedures, guidelines, initiatives and directives to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations affecting college operations, health and safety.
• Perform other tasks of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

• Prior experience ensuring compliance with OSHA safety standards and maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) desired.
• Experience in taking inventory, preferably of lab materials.
• Experience with unpacking, storing, and handling fragile and/or delicate materials or materials requiring special handling such as lab equipment and other lab supplies.
• Familiar with names and uses of common lab materials and science equipment, as well as common lab safety procedures.
• Ability to calculate percentage, ratios, and calculate dilutions.

• Innovation & Creative Thinking (Beginner Level)?Takes "smart" risks including trying new and different ways to get the job done. unique ideas. Integrates input and ideas from different sources to share information and or explore opportunities. Brainstorms and encourages new ideas and solutions. Develops new approaches or programs that prove to be effective.
• Problem Solving (Intermediate Level)?Understands the organization and the affect decisions have on other parts of the organization. Seeks out and takes account of relevant inputs from others. Determines criteria for decision making. Solutions increase efficiency and improve quality. Proactively implements fixes and changes as needed to keep small problems from becoming big problems. Able to anticipate immediate consequences.
• Relationship Building (Intermediate Level)?Maintains composure during stressful or difficult situations. Is collegial in their interactions with team members and campus constituents. Flexes and adapts own communication style to meet the needs of others. Frequently fosters teamwork, cooperation and positive work relationships. Handles conflict constructively.
• Accountability (Intermediate Level)Adheres to deadlines and appointments. Is transparent when anticipating problems or errors. Delivers work on time as agreed. Takes responsibility for mistakes. Willingly assists colleagues if problems arise or mistakes are made.
• Adaptability & Flexibility (Beginner Level)?Adapts effectively to change by accepting changes in work processes readily and with an optimistic perspective of the resulting benefits. Does not need too much time to adapt to a new task. Handles new standards and work environments will ease.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to have the necessary documents on file in order to continue in the application process for this position.

• A complete electronic employment application form. Please do not use 'see resume' in any application field. Statements such as this will disqualify your application.
• Cover letter addressing the criteria listed in the job announcement and your qualifications for this position.