Science Laboratory Technician I/II, Full-time

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About Jamestown Community College: Jamestown Community College, a SUNY institution, is a comprehensive community college with degree granting campuses in Jamestown and Olean, New York.
JCC is an innovative, open access institution that meets regional education needs by providing transfer degree programs, career programs, community service, developmental education, and training programs for business and industry.
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Position Description: Full-time laboratory technician to support the operations of science laboratories for multiple class sections of freshman and sophomore biology and chemistry.
Will be located primarily on the Jamestown campus, with occasional travel to other sites, as needed.
Responsibilities include set up and take down of labs, maintenance of laboratory equipment, monitoring inventory and ordering supplies, overseeing part-time and student lab assistants as appropriate.
Qualifications: Required: Academic background in biology and/or chemistry laboratory courses with a minimum of an associate degree in biology, chemistry, laboratory technology, or related field.
Demonstrated potential to perform general biology, cell and molecular biology, ecology, microbiology, and quantitative chemistry laboratory skills and gain knowledge of OSHA & EPA regulations.
Able to operate basic laboratory equipment.
Familiarity with Microsoft and Google software.
Attention to detail and accuracy, initiative and ability to work independently and interdependently, and a commitment to providing excellent customer service is imperative.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in biology, chemistry, laboratory technology or related field with at least 2 years experience in a lab setting OR an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to demonstrate ability to perform the job.
Proven ability to use techniques specific to general biology, genetics, chemistry, and microbiology.
Experience with aseptic technique, microbiology media preparation, and operation of autoclave.
Demonstrable knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations.
The education and experience of the selected candidate will determine assignment to the Laboratory Technician I or Laboratory Technician II title.
Note that advancement from Laboratory Technician I to Laboratory Technician II is not automatic, but is based upon college need.
Additional Information: Laboratory Technician I: $19.
48 - $20.
74/hour with ability to increase hourly rate by advancing within the salary grade.
Laboratory Technician II: $23.
22 - $24.
47/hour with ability to increase hourly rate by advancing within the salary grade.
Excellent benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and NYS retirement.
Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation.
Please note that Jamestown Community College does not sponsor H-1B Visas.
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Cover letter.
Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable at application but official transcripts will be required prior to appointment).
Names and contact information for three professional references.
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