Laboratory Technician 1 -

Full-time - Entry Level

Mansfield, CT

Educational Services

About the position

The Laboratory Technician 1 position at the University of Connecticut's Biological Sciences Department involves providing technical support for high-enrollment undergraduate laboratory courses. The role requires preparation and testing of laboratory experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. The position is full-time, with flexible hours primarily from 12 pm to 8 pm, and may require adjustments based on course schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test routine laboratory experiments for BIOL 1107.
• Identify and resolve routine problems with experimental methods and techniques, with periodic recourse to the supervisor.
• Assist with the modification of laboratory setup as needed.
• Assist with establishing preparation manuals for the undergraduate laboratory courses including standard operating procedures, experimental checklists, and safety documentation.
• Participate in meetings to plan or evaluate lab experiments; make modifications to incorporate suggestions for improvement.
• Assist with the editing and updating of laboratory manuals for BIOL 1107, and keep current on new procedures.
• Prepare solutions, bacterial media, stains, enzymes, reagents, and other lab supplies or apparatus needed to implement the weekly laboratory exercises; maintain bacterial cultures and stocks; dissect preserved specimens for student observation.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of chemicals, supplies, specimens, bacterial cultures, and equipment.
• Set up and maintain equipment for laboratory classrooms including the inspection and cleaning of equipment after student usage.
• Assist others in the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Assist with the daily cleaning of laboratory classrooms and laboratory glassware.
• Assist with the preparation of reagents and supplies for BIOL 1107 as needed.
• Assist with the enforcement of laboratory safety procedures.
• Ensure cleanliness and proper working order of laboratories; perform maintenance and minor repair of laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Work assigned schedule, which varies by semester to support morning, afternoon, and evening classes.
• Perform related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's of Science in biology or a related field and one to two years of experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• Familiarity with concepts, practices, safety protocols, and standard laboratory procedures in biology.
• Knowledge of chemical and biohazardous waste handling and processing.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly explain laboratory procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in biology or a related field.
• Laboratory experience in a high-volume academic or clinical setting.
• Experience writing and communicating laboratory protocols.
• Ability to work with diverse student, administrative, and faculty populations and provide a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in an educational setting.

Benefits

• Employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn.
• Competitive salary.
• Outstanding benefits package.