Lab Technician II, Natural Sciences (Chemistry)

$57,224 - $57,224/Yr

Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fall River, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The Laboratory Technician II in Natural Sciences at Bristol Community College is responsible for providing laboratory support services to students and faculty in various scientific disciplines, including chemistry, biology, and microbiology. This full-time position requires a reliable and organized individual with a strong science background to assist in the performance of scientific and research experiments, ensuring safety and compliance with laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides lab set-ups for chemistry, biology, microbiology and other sciences.
• Dismantles laboratory set-ups and cleans labs, glassware, equipment, and stockroom areas.
• Inventories supplies.
• Performs minor repairs on lab equipment.
• Maintains prep room and storeroom cleanliness.
• Attends scheduled lab support meetings under the direction of the Laboratory Coordinator.
• Responsible for weekly eyewash testing, updating chemical laboratory and other duties necessary for OSHA compliance.
• Prepares solutions and growth media for instructional laboratories.
• Monitors safety practices in the student laboratory and recommends corrective action when necessary.
• Maintains documentation and records of laboratory safety practices as necessary.
• Works with appropriate personnel in ensuring the proper identification, storage, handling and disposing of chemicals and medical waste.
• Demonstrates a sense of professionalism and consistently reflects Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focuses on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in laboratory work in a recognized clinical, medical, hospital, chemical, water quality, public health, biological, bacteriological, marine sciences or materials testing laboratory.
• An Associate's degree or higher in relevant fields may substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• Successful completion of one year of full-time education toward a degree at a recognized medical or dental school may substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• Successful completion of training in a recognized school or hospital course, or an AMA approved training program for laboratory technicians or medical technologists may substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.
• Manual dexterity.
• Experience providing laboratory support services in chemical and/or biological lab settings.
• Ability to supervise and delegate responsibilities.
• Knowledge of lab support requirements in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, general biology, environmental science.
• General laboratory testing techniques and methods.
• Calibration and adjustment techniques as applied to laboratory equipment.
• Properties and characteristics of chemicals, acids and materials used in a laboratory.
• Techniques used in the handling and transportation of laboratory specimens.
• Sanitation and sterilization methods.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures including hazardous waste collection and storage.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions, gather information through observation, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, establish harmonious working relationships, deal tactfully with others, exercise sound judgment, and work in a team setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English, with a preference for Portuguese or Spanish.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay)
• Tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions