ranklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, PA - Department of Biology Full-time, year-round position. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for assuring proper plant and animal care for the Biology department, and proper maintenance of the plant and animal growth facilities. The Laboratory Technician works with faculty on the setup and maintenance of teaching laboratories; assists faculty and students in teaching and research laboratories; and helps supervise student prep. room assistants and the Technical Assistant.
In consultation with faculty, the Laboratory Technician starts and maintains plants for teaching and research, using growth chambers and glasshouses. The Technician may investigate and implement proper procedures for growing plants, including media, lighting, fertilization, pest control, etc. In consultation with faculty, the Technician cares for animals used for teaching and research, and investigates and implements proper procedures for the care of particular animals, including diet, lighting, temperature, etc. The Technician maintains and supplies teaching labs, and keeps labs clean and orderly; orders and picks-up supplies; maintains teaching and research projects during student and faculty absences from campus; operates the facility control systems; and cleans facilities. The Laboratory Technician effectively trains and supervises the Technical Assistant and student employees, including providing safety training pertinent to lab work. The Laboratory Technician serves as receiving manager and, together with other department professional staff and student assistants, maintains databases of equipment and chemicals. Time permitting, the Laboratory Technician may work with faculty members in developing, testing, and implementing new teaching laboratory or field exercises, and may work with students and faculty in the development of equipment or procedures for research. The Technician is responsible for following all relevant safety procedures and local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to the Biology lab. The Laboratory Technician must be responsive to emergencies that arise in labs and to last-minute modifications of lab activities. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field or significant relevant work experience; an understanding of relevant OSHA and USDA regulations, and other local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to a lab. The successful candidate must be highly reliable and capable of juggling multiple tasks, priorities and varied responsibilities as demonstrated through his/her prior work record. Please include details of such in a cover letter. Interested applicants may visit our website at www.fandm.edu/jobs for a detailed job description and application procedures.
