Biology Laboratory Technician
East Stroudsburg University
East Stroudsburg, PA
Full-time
Science
Posted on April 5, 2024
East Stroudsburg University is hiring a Biology Laboratory Technician! Located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, ESU's proximity to New York City and Philadelphia provides convenient access to internships, careers and social activities. Just minutes from campus are the country's largest water parks, scenic Delaware Water Gap Recreation Area, Appalachian Trail, and other opportunities for recreational fun.
As the Biology Laboratory Technician, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable ensuring the smooth operation and preparation of laboratory sections offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. You will be an active member of the Biology team and will work closely with the Chair to assist faculty, students, and staff in keeping all teaching labs stocked and organized. You will thrive in this role if you like utilizing your experience working/teaching in a laboratory setting while ensuring materials, including their disposal, are safe and completed properly per regulations. To be successful in this role, you must be able to juggle multiple priorities and have excellent organizational and communication skills
Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time based on the needs of the business to be a true Biology Laboratory Technician. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.
What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)
Much like our academic programs, we are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.
And yes, legal made us spell this out…
Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm
As the Biology Laboratory Technician, you will need to think creatively and be comfortable ensuring the smooth operation and preparation of laboratory sections offered by the Department of Biological Sciences. You will be an active member of the Biology team and will work closely with the Chair to assist faculty, students, and staff in keeping all teaching labs stocked and organized. You will thrive in this role if you like utilizing your experience working/teaching in a laboratory setting while ensuring materials, including their disposal, are safe and completed properly per regulations. To be successful in this role, you must be able to juggle multiple priorities and have excellent organizational and communication skills
Your normal hours will be Monday to Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm but you may have to flex your schedule from time to time based on the needs of the business to be a true Biology Laboratory Technician. When our team shows up for work, they are energized and motivated to succeed - all while being the most crucial piece to keeping the ESU operations humming.
What Will I Do At ESU? (AKA Essential Duties)
- Order, organize, properly store and maintain records including MSDS sheets, according to all applicable standards and rules, for lab materials including chemical reagents and hazardous substances.
- Prepare science labs according to all required standards, ensuring sufficient supplies of materials to be used in labs are available including chemical reagents and live/preserved animal and plant specimens.
- Prepare and distribute all necessary materials for each lab and ensure subsequent cleanup with proper disposal of materials in a timely manner.
- Provide proper training in safety, handling and preparing materials, chemicals, specimens, and delegate appropriate tasks to student workers to ensure safe functioning of labs and lab spaces.
- Maintain and coordinate repair of lab and research equipment, including microscopes.
- Oversee care of live animals according to IACUC protocols and standards, maintain proper records for the university IACUC committee.
- Perform related work as required.
- Bachelor's Degree in biology or related field is required. Master's Degree in Biology with 16 credit hours in Chemistry is preferred.
- Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, which may include handling lab procedures, materials, and providing direction to student workers simultaneously.
- Must handle safety and security of materials and lab chemicals with utmost respect and knowledge.
- Must have an intermediate knowledge of standard software including word processing, spreadsheet and database management.
- Prior experience working/teaching in a laboratory setting including maintaining equipment, working with chemicals, and caring for live animals required.
- Must have professional work experience in Microsoft Suite, specifically in Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Able to read, write, and comprehend English; able to follow verbal instructions.
- Outstanding benefits package including medical from date of hire, retirement contributions, employee wellness program, and paid leave
- Salary: $44,284 annually
- Living by the Warrior Code:
- Accountable for One's Actions
- Committed to Self-Growth
- Willing to Sacrifice for the Greater Good
- Positive, Honest, and Loyal
- Respectful of the Environment and Community
- Dedicated to Empowering Others
Much like our academic programs, we are proud to foster a workplace that is unique to higher education. As an organization focused on diversity, inclusion and belonging, we are committed to ensuring our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work every day. A unique perspective is critical to solving complex problems and inspiring others.
And yes, legal made us spell this out…
Must be at least 18 years old and be able to read and write English. Employment with ESU is contingent on the selected candidate passing a thorough background check that includes: FBI fingerprinting, PA Child Abuse, and employment. We are proud ESU is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on President Long's 10-point plan, click here: https://www.esu.edu/president/10-action-plan.cfm
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