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Broward College
Science Lab Technician
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$43,956 / year median in Florida
+1% projected growth
Job Description
Job Profile Summary Under the limited supervision of the Science Laboratory Manager, assists with the preparation, set up, break down, and clean-up of the biological science laboratories according to the type of lab activities and experiments performed using established procedures and in compliance with all safety regulations. This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation at the time of submitting application. For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/militaryservice
- records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.
Minimum Education:
Associate's degree. An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.Minimum Experience/Training:
Typically three or more years of functional experience in a science laboratory setting that includes hazardous material training.Essential Functions:
Daily- 25%: Prepares labs according to the assigned functional discipline, such as anatomy, biology, zoology, botany, microbiology. Laboratory preparation involves presentation of all materials required for the appropriate activity or experiment, including glassware, benchtop equipment, media, living specimens, models, chemical solutions, microscopes, etc. Daily
- 20%: Assists with preparation of chemical solutions and media, which may include calculating appropriate concentrations, measuring and weighing, heating and cooling, dispensing in appropriate containers, and use of equipment such as analytical balances, toploading balances, and autoclaves. Daily
- 20%: Returns the lab to the condition present before the day's activities by cleaning and returning all materials, sanitizing surfaces and supplies, and making any minor repairs as necessary. Daily
- 10%: Assists lab manager with maintaining samples of living organisms, including microorganisms using aseptic technique, protozoa, fruitflies, marine organisms in a saltwater environment, plants, and terrestrial arthropods. Daily
- 5%: Assists lab manager with maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies and equipment applicable to the functional discipline. Daily
- 5%: Disposes of all waste materials properly according to established safety and regulatory protocols Other
- 5%: Assists faculty with lab activities. Other
- 5%: Maintains laboratory equipment to assure safe and reliable operation by cleaning as needed and testing/calibration before class begins. Other
- 5%: Performs related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Operational knowledge and understanding in area of responsibility (biology, microbiology, zoology, botany). Strong knowledge, understanding and skills in area of responsibility; including an understanding of concepts and principles of related areas and functions. Ability to manage own work to job and performance standards. Ability to participate as an active team member Ability to lead a group of employees Requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of computer systems, i.e. Microsoft Office Products as well as specialized computer systems Ability to interact and effectively communicate with employee and student populations Our Culture- At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage.
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan Wellness Program Vacation/Paid Time Off Winter and Spring Break Off Paid Parental Leave Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members Job Title Science Lab Technician Position Number
P0005382
Job Status Full time Regular Department Central Academics Biological Science Lab Location Central Campus Pay Grade 713 Salary $36,800- 43,240 (Salary Commensurate with Education and Experience) Work Shift Varies Work Schedule Monday-Friday/Weekends/Varies Hours Per Week 40 Posting End Date Open Until Filled Comments To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a resume and unofficial transcript are required.
Applicant:
For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.Foreign Transcript:
Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.- Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the "Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification" section of the application
- Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents.