Laboratory Technician and Support Specialist, Natural Science Lab

Laboratory Technician and Support Specialist, Natural Science Lab Salary: $15.80 - $23.20 Hourly Location: Works all three Campuses Job Type: Department: Natural Science Job Number: 202300281 Closing: Continuous Description SCF offers many benefits to our eligible employees from obtaining tuition scholarship for employees and eligible dependents, paid Life Insurance, matching Florida Retirement System (FRS) contribution, complimentary access to Wellness activities, paid sick and vacation time, four-day work week during June and July, paid winter break, access for eligible dependents to our on-campus Collegiate School and many more! Visit our https://scf.edu/Administration/HumanResources/Benefits/default.asp for benefit details Job Summary Prepares, coordinates and supervises all materials used in instructional laboratories. Inventories, organizes and maintains equipment and materials. Assists with the day-to-day oversight and maintenance of the instructional laboratory facilities Assists faculty with curriculum development and directly supports the implementation of laboratory educational activities. Assists in the compliance with safety protocols and programs defined by the College, the Natural Science Department and by state of federal agencies. Provides direct training and supervision of student assistants within the laboratories. NOTE: Job descriptions and essential functions are subject to change due to advances in technology, utilization of workforce, and other factors which may impact the College's need to modify position requirements. This position is a career-level position and is eligible for veteran preference. If you qualify, please complete the Veteran Preference section of the application and attach a copy of your DD214. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The following listing of essential job duties indicates the general nature and level of work required in this job. This is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all the activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required in this job. Individuals assigned to this job may be asked to perform other duties as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Job Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Associate's degree from two-year college or university and two or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience required. • Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to technical questions and/or complaints from College leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the community. • Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentage area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. • Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to work with formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc. • Computer Skills: Intermediate level word processing, spreadsheets, internet and e-mail. Additional knowledge of discipline specific software. Must be proficient in current College e-mail, database and other College required software. Must remain current with technology changes. • Certificates and Licenses: May be required in science laboratories. • Essential Skills Expectations: -Biology and/or Chemistry background-Experience working with chemicals, preparation of chemical solutions, making dilutions and handling hazardous waste-Math skills to facilitate solution preparation-Ability to multitask and be flexible-Ability to cope with sudden changes in schedule or plans-Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines-Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner-Ability to follow directions accurately-Ability to delegate work and supervise student employees-Keen time management skills-Detail oriented-Service oriented-Excellent interpersonal "people" skills are required-Ability to work in a team environment as well as ability to work independently-Ability to maintain clear, concise records for lab set up, inventory and requesting/managing supplies-Ability to maintain a clean, well-organized and safe lab environment-Experience with identifying supply needs and generating lists of supplies and materials needed in the lab-Computer skills such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook Responsibility for People and Property: This position is responsible for assisting with routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and for assuring that laboratory equipment is safe and secure. This position supervises Student Assistants. Responsibility for Communication: • Internal Contacts Routine contact with students, faculty and instructional administrative staff, occasional contact with other State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota administrative and support departments. • External Contacts Occasional contact with vendors; occasional contact with prospective students, general public and professionals appropriate for discipline. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly exposed to hazards, including toxic chemicals and fumes. In the laboratory environment, there is potential risk of physical trauma. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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