Laboratory Specialist

Laboratory Specialist Old Dominion University - 4.3 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications OSHA (regulatory compliance area) Laboratory procedures Laboratory safety Laboratory instruments Word processing Windows Databases Supervising experience Team management Task prioritization Pipetting Productivity software Respiratory protection Data manipulation Full Job Description https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/26082 Norfolk, Virginia, United States

BIOLOGY DEPT

Old Dominion University Title:

Laboratory Specialist Agency:

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location:

Norfolk, VA FLSA:

Non-Exempt Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time Additional Detail Job Description:

To effectively support the teaching/research/field laboratories by (a) maintaining an accurate inventory of supplies, chemicals, and equipment; (b) maintaining and monitoring laboratory and storage spaces for safety, efficient function, and optimal use; (c) effectively supplying teaching and research laboratories with requested materials; (d) supervising work-study/volunteer students and assisting graduate instructors with biology laboratory sections; and (e) monitoring management of departmental resources as required by departmental budgetary processes. These services are provided within the Department of Biological Sciences, to other departments within the University setting and to external institutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated knowledge of general laboratory procedures and equipment and analytical techniques in Biology, Chemistry, or related sciences. Working knowledge of operation of diverse laboratory equipment such as pipettor, pH meter, autoclave, hoods, distillation units, vehicles, and field equipment. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to conduct a variety of laboratory techniques and procedures in a laboratory or field study setting. Demonstrated ability to interpret and follow instructions, both verbal and written. Demonstrated ability to use Windows-based word processing, databases, spreadsheets & other software applications to create reports, manipulate data, etc. Demonstrated ability to wear a half mask respirator according to OSHA requirements for personal safety. Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize workloads. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct the work of others.

Additional Considerations: