Lab Technician I, Natural Sciences

SUMMARY The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for preparing the laboratory classrooms and demonstrations in accordance to lesson plans, assisting in the troubleshooting of equipment and software to meet the needs of the lesson plan and appropriate clean up after the lesson has concluded. Ultimately, ensuring the laboratory is secured, equipment is cleaned, maintained and stored properly. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares classroom laboratory workstations with the necessary materials and apparatus to perform experiments Sets up and prepares experiments and demonstrations for classroom use Arranges supplies and equipment as laboratory requirements change Maintains and cleans the laboratory, stockroom, equipment and glassware Fills tubes, bottles and containers with specified solutions/materials and applies identification labels Properly disposes of laboratory waste materials Assists faculty in the laboratory; sometimes during educational sessions, by providing technical troubleshooting support Performs minor repairs and maintenance of laboratory equipment and tools Assists faculty with the development and implementation of new laboratory procedures and/or curricula Secures laboratory area Assists with annual inventory May record and monitors expenditures and charges relevant to laboratory operation May functionally supervise Work Study Students, Student Assistants and Part Time Lab Technicians in the lab Prepares, maintains and monitors supplies and equipment inventory Assists Lab Supervisor in ordering, receiving and storing supplies Performs other related duties as assigned Science Laboratory Technicians may Maintain living plants and animals (i.e. rodents)