Glassware Facility Technician - Microbiology
Glassware Facility Technician - Microbiology
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Department:
SOM KC Department of Microbiology Molecular Genetic and Immunology-----
MicrobiologyPosition Title:
Glassware Facility Technician - MicrobiologyJob Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
Facility manager - manage and maintain central glassware and autoclaving facility for Microbiology Department and Other Research Labs. Assist laboratory personnel by washing and sterilizing lab glassware and plasticware. Operate and maintain dishwashers steam sterilizers/autoclaves and drying ovens. Monitor disposal of autoclaved material. Provide additional departmental assistance as needed including facility support and shared equipment maintenance. This position requires frequent standing bending reaching and lifting. Excellent benefits including paid medical insurance.Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Manage and maintain central autoclaving/glassware washing facility:
Operate and maintain 3 autoclaves 2 industrial glassware washers; drying ovens and other equipment associated with the facility.
Learn and understand principles of sterilization techniques and operate equipment in a safe and correct manner.
Keep facility clean trash removed and stocked with needed supplies.
Follow KUMC safety and compliance policies and procedures. Practice good safety habits while working in a biohazard environment. Use personal protective equipment as required i.e. wear a lab coat and use gloves and eye protection when appropriate.
Train part-time employees students and lab personnel on how to use autoclaves safely including choosing proper sterilization cycles for the application Log training data and submit to the Safety office on a monthly basis.
Perform basic lab housekeeping for Microbiology research labs:
Pick up tubs of dirty glassware from labs. Transport items on carts to Glassware Facility.
Prepare glassware for washing. Load and unload dishwashers prepare clean glassware for autoclaving and drying. Load and unload items into autoclaves and drying ovens. Hand wash items which cannot be washed in dishwasher.
Return clean items to labs and put them away.
Learn and perform other basic lab procedures requested by lab personnel.
These procedures may include preparing materials for experiments setting up lab glassware (or plastic ware) for experiments or preparing lab waste materials for disposal.
Make LB media PBS and 70% isopropyl for Stephens lab. Make LB media for the Lutkenhaus Lab.
Lab clean up and set up including moving equipment. Lab closeout when a faculty member leaves.
Maintain fluid levels for film processor. Make developer and fixer when necessary. Remove film stuck in processor. Perform monthly preventive maintenance checks on the film processor.
Help coordinate periodic -80 freezer PMs and biological hood certification.
Help arrange for repair and PMs for equipment in the common equipment room and laboratory equipment.
Recycle computers and other types of electronic equipment.
Perform diagnosis of equipment problems and arrange for repairs and maintenance with KUMC Facilities Management and contract vendors.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience
Prior work experience in central supply and/or sterile processing or service in veterinary medical or science lab food service housekeeping or bio-hazard handling.
Required Documents:
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
$20.25 - $26.33
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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