Position Information

Position Title	Laboratory Technicians
Campus	Cranford
Department	STEM Administration
Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct	Full Time
Exempt or Non-Exempt	Non-Exempt
Regular,Temporary, or Grant	Regular
General Description	The incumbent will be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of the STEM laboratories. He/she will assist with maintaining and ordering all equipment and supplies, updating inventory listings, and overseeing the security of the labs. The Laboratory Technician must be flexible regarding working hours and is expected to work at all campus locations.
Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities	Assembles, prepares, and sets up materials requested for each laboratory exercise and subsequently removes, replaces, discards, or recycles materials before the next lab. Maintains, disburses, and controls equipment and supplies in laboratory preparatory rooms. Assists in setting up practica. Cleans all tabletops, lamps, magnifiers, all portable benches, all carts and stands; maintains the anatomy and physiology equipment, models, charts, and storage area, and counts of preserved specimens. Disposes all preserved specimens and washes out boxes and dissecting trays. Orders and receives new equipment and supplies, enters in inventory, and stores properly. Maintains current inventory listings of all supplies and equipment. Prepares requisitions for supplies and equipment; maintains files and notes the progress of all requisitions. Maintains laboratory security and organization by ensuring that doors and cabinets are locked, and student stations are properly equipped. Advises Dean when equipment needs repair or replacement. Maintains stock rooms, prep rooms, laboratories, and specimen refrigerators. Maintains living specimens and keeps inventory of preserved specimens on hand. Maintain and update records of all hazardous chemicals according to New Jersey Right to Know Act. Attends meetings, as directed by the Dean, to maintain communication and feedback. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements	Associates degree required with course work in the sciences and STEM disciplines, including but not limited to Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Architecture, Astronomy, Engineering, Meteorology, and Physics.
Experience	Experience working in a laboratory environment, including awareness of safety procedures.
Competencies and Skills Required	Excellent communication skills and strong command of English language. Ability to make minor repairs on equipment. Ability to maintain/update inventory of equipment and supplies. Ability to work and communicate well with a wide diversity of people including faculty, students, maintenance, and custodial staff. Ability to organize and utilize time efficiently. Knowledge of basic computer skills using Microsoft Office.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	This positions duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Use of appropriate personal protective equipment is routinely required. Limited exposure to physical risk. Some travel required.
Minimum Salary	35,337
Additional Information	Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled ============== Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. ============== We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes twenty medical plans to choose from including PPO, HMO and HD plans offered by BC/BS and Aetna, three dental plans including two PPOs and one DMO offered by Delta Dental of NJ, and a pension plan with seven investment carriers. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at Union County College, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
Terms of Employment	Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date	08/26/2021
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes