Laboratory Technician I - Natural Sciences (par...

Laboratory Technician I - Natural Sciences (par... Bristol Community College, United States about 12 hours ago

Location:

Fall River, MASSACHUSETTS

Job Type:

PartTime

Deadline:

Open Until Filled

About Bristol Community College:

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you! As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE

Laboratory Technician I - Natural Sciences (part-time)

DEPARTMENT

Natural Sciences

PRIMARY LOCATION

Attleboro Campus, with support at Fall River, New Bedford, or Taunton locations as needed.

POSITION STATUS

This is a part-time, non-benefitted, 18.5 hours per week, 48 weeks per year position. Although laboratory support is needed primarily during the day, evening and weekend support may be required occasionally.

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

Classification Study & Classification Specifications / Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

REPORTS TO

Dean of STEME (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Education)

SALARY:

$27.59 per hour

STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The College is seeking a reliable and organized individual with a strong science background to provide laboratory support services to Bristol students and faculty in the performance of scientific and research experiments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides lab set-ups for biology, chemistry, 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 recommend 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 ing related best practices throughout all job functions. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

NOTE:

Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire. A Bachelor's Degree or higher with a major in clinical laboratory science, medical technology, chemistry, bacteriology, food science and technology, environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, wastewater technology, oceanography or the biological sciences may be substituted for the required experience. •An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience shall be considered.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Manual dexterity Experience providing laboratory support services in biological and/or chemical lab settings Ability to supervise and delegate responsibilities to work-study students Knowledge of lab support requirements in one or more of the following areas: microbiology, chemistry, general biology, human anatomy and physiology, environmental science, including: 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 and by examining records and documents. Maintain accurate records Communicate effectively in oral expression and in writing. Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others. Deal tactfully with others. Exercise sound judgment. Work in a team setting. Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Additional Information:

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee must meet the physical demands and work environment of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX & Equity Compliance Officer, Emmanuel Echevarria at diversitytitleixbristolcc or 774.357.2682; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY

Please complete our online application by clicking on the "Apply" button. The position will be open until filled. Review of applications will begin 10 calendar days from the posting date.

REQUIREMENTS TO COMPLETE APPLICATION PROCESS

1) A completed Bristol Community College Employment Application. 2) A current resume/curriculum vitae. All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Bristol Community College is an institution that does not sponsor work authorization. A pre-employment criminal background check will be conducted for all positions. The college will independently verify education credentials as provided on the application. For certain positions that require a college degree, the hired candidate must supply official transcripts upon hire. Transcripts must include your name and degrees conferred. Similar Positions Summer Science Academy Student Instructor, Bridgewater State University, United States, 2 days ago Posting Details Position Information Title Summer Science Academy Student Instructor Position Description The Center for the Advancement of STEM Education (CASE) is looking for qualified individua... Assistant Professor Community Nursing (Tenure Track), University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, United States, 3 days ago Apply now Job no:528604 Work type:

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