Lab Technician

The Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (WSLH) is hiring a Lab Technician to work in the glassware washing section. WSLH serves as the public, environmental, and occupational health laboratory for the state of Wisconsin and is part of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. This position is located on the east side of Madison (off campus). The glassware section supports the work of many departments at WSLH.

To be successful in this position you must exhibit a positive working attitude, communicate well and develop a good working relationship with co-workers and lab staff and show initiative to see what needs to be done and do it. Previous lab experience is preferred, although we are willing to train someone interested in learning.

Responsibilities:
- Clean labware with mechanical dishwashers and/or by hand
- Complete additional processing of labware as needed by departments
- Ensure proper operation of washers, autoclaves and other equipment
- Follow lab procedures to work safely with chemicals and pathogens
- Run autoclaves for sterilization and decontamination
- Distribute and collect biohazardous waste containers
- Maintain records for equipment, QA/QC and work completed as required
- Keep glassware area clean and well organized
- Perform other work as needed to support the lab

• 5% Uses, maintains, calibrates, and sets up lab equipment and apparatuses according to established policies and procedures and documents activities
• 5% Coordinates and participates in a variety of routine technical duties by providing assistance to research and/or laboratory staff in testing and experiments
• 5% Performs quality control, acknowledges documents, performs document reviews and/or writes and revises documents as assigned
• 5% Completes and acknowledges trainings
• 70% Sets up, prepares, and cleans laboratory glassware, instruments, equipment, and laboratory work spaces
• 10% Remove and decontaminate glassware, samples and laboratory materials which may contain
  pathogenic organisms. Work with various departments to coordinate and pick up MERI barrels, as
  needed

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Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Requirements:
-Must have the physical ability to conduct the work, including lifting 50 pounds occasionally and 25 pounds several times per day.
-Must be able to successfully complete lab required online trainings
-Must have basic computer skills such as email and Microsoft word

Abilities:
-Ability to follow written and verbal procedures safely, accurately and efficiently
-Ability to maintain accurate and organized records
-Excellent interpersonal, team and customer service skills

Lab hours are 7:45-4:30 Monday through Friday, although start time can be somewhat flexible.

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $21.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications

WSLH does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position.

If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Dan Makovec, 608-890-1011.

Dan Makovec
hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu
608-890-1011
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Lab Technician(HS059)

A52-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/EHD OPERATIONS

University Staff-Ongoing

310778-CP