Instructional Lab Technician (Science)

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist instructional staff with laboratory setup and preparation needed to conduct classroom demonstration.
• Provide general information and assistance to students on equipment operation, use and proper storage of materials, safety procedures concerning laboratory practices, and course related procedures.
• Monitor students involved in instructional laboratory work assignments; enforce policies and procedures.
• Assist in the ordering and maintenance of supply, tool, and material inventories; maintain tools, equipment, and keep appropriate usage records.
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of laboratory facilities; return unused materials to storage.
• Provide general instruction and assistance to students on a variety of laboratory and course related matters; review student work in progress and assist in resolving problems.
• Train and supervise assigned staff.
• Supervise and participate in the general maintenance of laboratory setup; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on computer equipment; coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair with facilities staff and/or outside vendors.
• Maintain software library preparing back-up copies and archival disks as necessary.
• Maintain supplies; care necessary to support the program of instruction.
• Attend workshops, conferences, and meetings related to assigned area of responsibility.
• Represent laboratory and program activities to public schools, outside agencies, and corporations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Associate degree with major course work in the natural sciences.