Senior Laboratory Technician
Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
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Job Summary
Job Description
Provides technical assistance related to the safe efficient and continuous operation of chemistry teaching laboratories. Prepares laboratory materials such as reagent secondary containers stock solutions for teaching labs. Sets up apparatus for student experiments. Performs routine maintenance operations on various instruments. Works harmoniously with lab managers instructional faculty graduate teaching assistants and other lab staff. Provides support to instructional faculty during select early evening hours such as stockroom service and backup in the case of a rare emergency.
Required Qualifications
Working knowledge of general and organic chemistry equivalent to two years of college
chemistry with labs.
Experience working in a lab environment.
Experience using computers for tasks such as date entry record-keeping using
established systems and electronic communication.
Strong communication organization and trouble-shooting skills.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and to interact professionally with students staff
and faculty.
Customer service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors degree in chemistry or a related field.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$15-$20 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Hours per week
up to 1500 per year
Review Date
9/1/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Senior IC
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