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Job TitleCore Laboratory TechnicianJob Summary

Note: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position.

The Core Laboratory Technician will serve as point of contact for and manage all activities related to the life sciences core facility. The individual will support Spelman College investigators and their collaborators served by the facility by providing training and technical expertise on a range of instrumentation and laboratory protocols. In this way, the individual will help to advance faculty and student research in the life sciences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1.Generates publication quality data using laboratory techniques including:
a.cell culture;
b.standard protein and nucleic acid electrophoresis and blotting techniques;
c.standard molecular techniques including nucleic acid extraction and quantification, subcloning, restriction analysis, and PCR-based amplification techniques;
d.confocal microscopy; and
e.other emerging technology.
2.Manages the functionality of the life sciences core facility by ensuring:
a.the safety, cleanliness, and organization of the facility;
b.needed supplies are in-stock and accessible to individuals using the facility; and
c.instruments are operational and utilized properly.
3.Manages the use of the life science core facility by:
a.providing technical assistance and training to investigators, their students, and individuals associated with Spelman-funded projects (collaborators, technicians, research assistants, post-docs, etc.).
b.conducting workshops and seminars on techniques and services offered in the facility.
c.maintaining and routinely servicing multi-user equipment and inventory including autoclave, cryotank, and low temp freezers.
d.establishing user logs and coordinate use of the facility.
e.working with evaluations to establish protocol for analyzing the impact of the life sciences core.
f.preparing routine correspondence and memoranda detailing the services of the facility and relevant announcements.
4.Expands the functionality of the life science core and ensure that techniques that reflect the current state of the science are being utilized by:
a.coordinating with directors of core labs in the AUC at other institutions to expand the services of the core facility.
b.identifying new techniques and instrumentation that could be beneficial to Spelman College investigators and be proactive about receiving training necessary to expand the services available in the core facility.
c.attending seminars and conferences and completing specialized trainings as required and complete appropriate professional development activities.
d.providing assistance in biomedical imaging and bio-computing areas.
5.Assists investigators in the life sciences with the purchase, installation, and maintenance of equipment.
6.Assists in preparation of research proposals, publications, and presentations as it relates to detailing protocols utilized in the facility.
7.Manages the core laboratory budget by ordering related items and documenting expenditures.
8.Maintains records of repair and maintenance contracts on equipment.
9.Adheres to the safety regulations and procedures as outlined by the College and governed by state and federal guidelines.
10.Responds to after hours emergencies occurring in the core facility and serves as back-up to Science Operations and Inventory Coordinator.

This position has direct accountability for the Repairs & Maintenance account of $20,000.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in related field and three years of job related experience are required.

The individual must be able to work independently and demonstrate keen problem-solving ability in the operation of the laboratory.

This position requires the ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Incumbent must be able to write reports, professional correspondence, and procedure manuals. The individual must also be able to develop presentations and manage online dissemination of information via a blog, email blast, or other social media platforms. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, faculty, staff, and the general public is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have advanced skills using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). In addition to producing correspondence, duties may involve assignments that require creating spreadsheets that include formulas and pivot tables, tables, PowerPoint presentations, newsletters, computer generated graphics, use of Lotus Notes, Banner Financial Module and Internet navigation. Use of scanners and the generation of scanable labels are required. Incumbent must be able to use data analysis software such as sigma plot and others relevant to the field.

The individual must be able to operate instrumentation (and related software) and conduct protocols described in essential duties. Knowledge of other instrumentation and protocols is a plus.

The employee frequently is required to: stand, reach with hands and arms, and to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree is preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Restrictions

OSHA, HAZMAT or First Aid training are a plus. Other certifications relevant to instrumentation are a plus.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, sit, and hear, use hands to operate office and laboratory equipment. The employee frequently is required to: stand, reach with hands and arms, and to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to: walk, sit, climb or balance, and stoop or kneel or crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include an ability to adjust focus.

ShiftDays% Travel Required0%Full Time/Part TimeFull-timeFLSANon-ExemptNumber of Vacancies1Anticipated Candidate Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary) Posting Detail Information

Posting NumberSC0216PPosting Open Date11/14/2019Posting Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsEEO Statement

Spelman College is an EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Title IX Employer and we participate in E-Verify. We are a smoke-free campus.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To ApplyRequired Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter of Interest

Optional Documents

1. Unused (Previously Letter of Recommendation)
2. Curriculum Vitae