Laboratory Technician III
Laboratory Technician III
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Job Description
The Opportunity:
The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Laboratory Technician III to support the Chemistry and Forensic Science teaching laboratories. The successful candidate will prepare materials and equipment for students and teaching assistants use in the laboratory. This position also requires one to maintain stockroom inventories safely handle hazardous materials including their proper disposal clean and reset laboratories between lab sections and assist with departmental tasks.
The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or a related area as well as some laboratory experience. This position works independently much of the time so the ability to multitask and prioritize tasks is essential. Excellent communication and organizational skills are especially important as this Technician mentors student workers.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for preparing materials and setting up equipment for teaching lab courses for maintaining the stockroom and teaching lab areas and assisting the overall department as needed.
Responsible for coordinating with Instructors of Record in securing syllabi materials lists scheduling and preparing chemical solutions and materials. May train teaching assistants and coordinate purchasing and staging of materials.
Ensure teaching labs are setup properly each day with adequate chemicals supplies and working equipment.
Assist in developing new experiments troubleshooting current experiments and updating lab setup sheets as needed.
Positively interact with faculty staff and students to assist with experiments and functioning of teaching labs.
Assist with daily maintenance of the teaching labs prep areas and stockroom ensuring that areas are clean and safe while addressing any safety concerns or maintenance issues.
Ensure safety procedures are followed by graduate and undergraduate students at all times and provides safety information as needed throughout the semester (including first week lab safety talks).
Assist with receiving and delivery packages for the department.
Assist with coordination of hazardous waste pick-ups.
Assist with maintaining the Chemical Inventory System and ensuring the proper storage and segregation of chemicals along with proper disposal of expired chemicals and hazardous waste.
Assist with completing teaching lab and stockroom inventory each semester and compiling a list of chemicals and supplies to be ordered.
Monitor and ensure all checked out equipment is returned.
Coordinate with Instrumentation Specialist for training and repairs assist with troubleshooting and maintenance of instrumentation and create user guides as needed.
As directed train and delegate tasks to student assistants and assist with new GTA training on teaching lab procedures and expectations.
Assist with special projects including cleaning and moving items. Other duties as assigned by Coordinators and Department Chair.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Chemistry or degree in related area with Chemistry coursework.
Previous chemistry experience.
Previous laboratory experience or experience with scientific instruments.
Experience in handling chemicals and following safety protocols.
Proven ability to follow technical instructions in a laboratory setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Health Assessment Required:
UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
This position will work 40 hours per week. The schedule for this position varies based on laboratory hours and availability. Laboratories are open Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM to 7:20 PM; and Friday 7:30 AM to 4:20 PM. Summer hours may vary.
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential
As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida we are a community of thinkers doers creators innovators healers and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is when you join Knight Nation youll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. Youll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty staff and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow youll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and youll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.
Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:
Benefit packages including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Flexible Spending and Employee Assistance Program
Paid time off including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
Retirement savings options
Employee discounts including tickets to many Orlando attractions
Education assistance
Flexible work environment
And moreFor more benefits information view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.
Unless explicitly stated on the job posting it is UCFs expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.
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Department
College of Sciences (COS) - Department of ChemistryWork Schedule
Varies; see Special Instructions.Type of Appointment
RegularExpected Salary
$17.64 to NegotiableJob Posting End Date
0AMVeterans Preference:
Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans Preference please visit a Florida public university the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.
If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or email .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
