Lab Technician

Organizes and prepares equipment and materials used for chemistry laboratories at the GCC North campus. Maintains equipment and checks for proper storage, effective operation, and preventative maintenance; analyzes laboratory needs and recommends purchase of supplies and equipment; implements and follows safety regulations; handling, storage, and assists with disposal of hazardous materials; consolidate lab materials at conclusion of lab; assists in maintaining SDS (Safety Data Sheets) library and performs periodic safety checks; performs related duties as needed or assigned.

Essential Functions

50% - Prepares and trouble shoots chemistry lab activities. Prepares individual laboratory programs and determines lab set-ups; prepares and standardizes solutions, organizes materials and equipment required for laboratory classes; replenishes and breaks down materials and equipment for laboratory experiments; maintains clean lab area; assembles equipment and demonstrates use of apparatus; assists Laboratory Coordinator as needed.

30% - Cleans lab, glassware and other equipment after lab activities.

10% - Determines requirements for supplies and equipment needed for laboratories; maintains current inventories of chemicals, supplies and equipment; receives and checks in laboratory supplies and equipment. Maintains working relationships with other departments such as M&O, Shipping and Receiving; Security, IT, etc.

10% - Moves chemicals and hazardous materials from the laboratory to storage areas and determines safe disposal of hazardous chemicals; instructs, implements and enforces safety regulations; analyzes and interprets data; maintains records and files; applies first aid when necessary. Monthly/weekly safety inspections. Maintains communication with chemistry staff at Main Campus.