First-Year Laboratory Technician, Biology Department
First-Year Laboratory Technician, Biology Department
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$ 12 - 19
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Job Description
Job Summary
This position reports to the Biology Director of Laboratory Services and supports Biology Department Faculty and students in 1st year biology laboratories and provides hands-on support to the daily functionality and maintenance of the biology teaching and preparatory labs.
Essential Functions
- Prepare and set up equipment specimens solutions and chemical preparations scheduled for use in Biology laboratory teaching sessions.
- Train teaching assistants and adjuncts in the care maintenance application and use of teaching equipment and instructional materials in the performance of their duties. Participate in weekly lab meetings to discuss upcoming lab experiments and go over any problems with previous labs
- Ensure all safety procedures and policies are being followed in Biology teaching labs.
- Monitor and reinforce safety rules throughout the term for both students and instructors.
- Dispose of chemical waste generated by Biology teaching laboratories in accordance with Drexel Universitys Health and Safety procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratories including the laboratory preparatory room.
- Maintain familiarity with all assigned experiments in Biology teaching laboratories.
- Act as the point of contact for faculty teaching assistants and adjunct instructors with any issues related to the set-up safety support instrumentation operation and maintenance and/or clean-up of all assigned Biology teaching laboratories.
- Assist with the preparation of other biology laboratory classes as needed.
- May be assigned teaching duties for one laboratory section per quarter.
- Other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Associates Degree.
- Minimum of 1 year of combined experience working in a laboratory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Biology
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
- Typically standing walking
- Typically bending crouching stooping
- Lifting demands 50lbs
Location
- University City - Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt grade E. Compensation for this grade ranges from$12.83 -$19.24 per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
