Laboratory Technician- Department of Biological Sciences

Salary: $22.00 per hour based on 35 hour work week Benefits: The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at <www.duq.edu/benefits> Location: Biology Sciences Position Status: Full-time Hours: Generally Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. but may vary based on operational need; flexibility is a plus. Position Number: 036116/30-509 FLSA Status: Non-exempt POSITION SUMMARY: This is a laboratory technician position for the Department of Biological Sciences (DBS). The primary role of this position is to support the instruction of multiple sections of undergraduate laboratory courses in microbiology and general biology. These courses service a range of majors across campus including those in the schools of Nursing and Health Sciences. Position duties for laboratory course support are varied and include those listed under I and II below. Additional duties associated with this position may include assistance in the maintenance of common floor and equipment areas as directed by the DBS Senior Laboratory Technician and Department Chair. The position will report to the Department Chair. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Laboratories Set-Up Preparing reagents and materials for microbiology and general biology laboratories (i.e., aliquoting, making reagents, racking and sterilizing micropipette tips, etc.). Media prep, sterilizing media and supplements. Microbial strain maintenance. Setting up and tearing down laboratories (i.e., autoclaving waste, cleaning benches/glassware, etc.). Ordering items for microbiology laboratories. Attending weekly meetings with TAs and/or professors to coordinate teaching lab exercises. Testing and troubleshooting new protocols for microbiology Maintaining laboratory equipment. Maintaining Mellon Hall laboratory rooms Updating chemical inventory and equipment inventory for rooms listed above. Dispose of toxic chemicals and biological waste in compliance with University policy and procedures. Animal and plant care and maintenance. Interact with Facilities Management, Housekeeping, Equipment Report any laboratory room problems (i.e., lights out, heating/cooling complaints, leaks, door/lock problems, fume hood malfunctions etc.). Follow-up on subsequent repairs for laboratory room problems. Act as the contact person for cleaning and maintenance crew. Facilitate departmental package delivery. Other Duties Completes other duties as assigned by the laboratory manager and department chair.