Temporary Biology Lab Technician

Campus

OSU-Oklahoma City

Contact Name & Email

Luke Rhodes, lurhode@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

6 months or less

Hiring Range

$10.50 - $10.50

Hourly

Priority Application Date

Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About This Position

Provides technical support for the delivery and maintenance of biology labs for the science department under the direction of the Department Head, and Lead Instructor of Biology. Additional duties may include support of science activities and day-to-day functions.

Required Qualifications

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Prerequisites include:
• Recommendation from an OSU-OKC instructor.
• Must be currently enrolled in at least one class at OSU-OKC.
  

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Adapt and apply laboratory methods and procedures.
• Ability to follow general safety standards for laboratory environments.
• Acts with integrity and displays responsible behavior.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate diplomatically, clearly, and effectively, both verbally and in writing to exchange information, give/receive instructions and respond to inquiries appropriately with all students, faculty, staff and community partners.
• High degree of initiative to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of office technologies including but not limited to: office computers, fax machines, scanners, internet, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Passion for assisting customers and representing the OSU-OKC and OSU brand with positivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• Prerequisites include:
• Declared major in relevant subject area.
• Recommendation from an OSU-OKC instructor.
• Must be currently enrolled in at least one class at OSU-OKC.
  

Essential Job Functions

• Assisting in the preparation of chemistry lab materials and chemical stock solutions
• Assisting in the preparation of microbiology mediation lab materials
• Assisting in the preparation of biology stains and plant/ animal biology specimens for lab use
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of lab spaces (SB200, 200A, 201, 301, 303, 302, 306, 305, 307, 312)
• Catalogue and inventory lab supplies for various rooms in use by Science department
• Maintain organization and inventory of supply closet in the office suite, SB300
• Maintain a safe working environment in cadaver labs with appropriate collection and disposal of biological specimens. Any hazards are to be reported to the Science Lab Coordinator.
• Maintain lab coats and other lab supplies for science labs.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory environment. Exposure to chemicals and repetitive activities common to science labs, such as cutting and pipetting.
• Position may require up to 30% of the work week be performed outside of regular hours.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule to include some evenings and weekends in an often times busy and noisy environment. Shifts are 3-4 hours per day and a maximum of 20 hours per week.
• Work will be performed in an office environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift) unassisted, bending, standing, repetitive motions, climbing ,walking and computer usage.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephone and other office equipment.
• Must be able to handle and safely dispose of chemicals, solutions, biohazardous material, and any other hazardous materials common to the science lab.
  
  

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.