Laboratory Technician
Georgia Southern University


Requisition Number: STA002542

Department: 3900151001-Biology, Department Of

Position Status: Full-Time

Position Summary:
Department of Biology. The Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory Coordinator and Student Assistants in preparation of teaching laboratory set-up and general laboratory equipment maintenance.

Essential Functions

Provides support for the operation, maintenance, development, and instruction of assigned non-major laboratory courses.

Prepares, sets-up, and breaks down laboratory materials and exercises and cleans laboratory equipment (e.g. microscopes) after use.

Maintains and cleans teaching laboratories and stock rooms.

Updates inventory of instructional and laboratory materials, including chemicals; assesses material supply levels for restock; receives, logs, and stores purchased instructional and laboratory materials.

Assists with lecture and lab demonstrations for staff.

Follows procedure on safe use, storage, and disposal of hazardous material and promotes use of safety equipment and procedures in the laboratory by staff and students.

Collects and maintains teaching specimens and laboratory cultures (e.g. algae, bacteria).

Assists with design and testing of new laboratory exercises and activities.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus.

Minimum Education Required:
Associate’s Degree or two years of post-secondary education

Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education?: No

Minimum Experience Required:
One or more years of related work experience

Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience?: No

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relations skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment

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Salary Range: $25,500 - $31,200

Job Open Date: 10/11/2019

Job Closing Date: 10/25/2019

Special Instructions Summary:

To apply, visit: https://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/63380

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-5468 or HR-TDD: (912) 478-0791.





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