Math Lab Technician

Number of Vacancies:1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Full Time Regular

Pay Plan Series & Grade: DS0095/13

Salary Range: $45422 $55790

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location:5171 South Dakota Ave NE Washington DC 20017

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality career focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge skills and credentials needed to launch enhance or change careers. Incumbents must manage lab inventory lab equipment maintain the overall condition of the labs prepare labs for all assigned lab classes and hours as determined by semester course schedule; Incumbents will be required to prepare lab group settings for students to conduct experiments using lab safety policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare materials and assemble disassemble clean and store equipment needed for individual and group laboratory experiments for labs being conducted in the program which include: Biology Chemistry Physics Food Science Nutrition and/ or Integrated Science labs or any other labs for other affiliated courses in the department.
• Schedule preparation of lab experiments.
• Store and dispose of hazardous wastes using safety procedures.
• Assist in informing faculty and staff of proper hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Monitor the regular inspection of lab equipment
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets in an organized accessible fashion.
• Enforce lab safety codes in all science lab areas to assure student and employee safety.
• Communicate with science faculty regarding special needs and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
• Maintain inventory system of all science supplies and special equipment
• Coordinate purchasing of all science supplies and special equipment with division director.
• Coordinate maintenance of laboratory equipment (service or replace).
• Make appropriate recommendations for cost effective utilization of allocated resources.
• Maintain a reference library of scientific catalogs instruction manuals keys troubleshooting guides and operation and parts manuals for laboratory equipment and models as requested.
• Perform assigned responsibilities duties and tasks according to established practices procedures techniques and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.
• Assist with supervision of student workers.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associates degree in Anatomy & Physiology Biology Biosciences Biotechnology Chemistry Food Science Food Nutrition Microbiology Physics or in any of the related courses. Undergraduate degree holders will be preferred.
• Prior laboratory work experience or must demonstrate evidence of having sound laboratory skills in the subject area and/or corporate/industry training.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment:This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by AFSCME local 2087 and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits:Depending upon length of appointment selecteemay or may not be eligible for full benefits such ashealth and life insurance annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbias retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of NonDiscrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 21401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race color religion national origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation marital status personal appearance genetic information familial status status as a victim of an intrafamily offense place of residence or business or status as a covered veteran as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H1B).This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

DrugFree Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the DrugFree Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five 5 days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at(.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: Experience:

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