Technician, Biomedical Lab

The primary responsibility of the Biomedical Lab Technician is to ensure a successful laboratory experience for students through preparation, set-up, take-down, and clean-up of all Science labs under the umbrella of General Studies.

This is a 40-hour per week school-year position that works 42 out of 52 weeks per year.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties are primarily performed and are essential for this position. Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully with or without reasonable accommodation.

Student Oriented Responsibilities

• Contribute to a high-quality student experience by ensuring proper preparation of lab activities and maintenance of biomedical lab technology and equipment.

• Assist faculty and students with laboratory activities and demonstrations, as needed on an occasional basis.

Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain various equipment and models.

• Ensure a clean and safe laboratory environment according to OSHA standards.

• Prepare bacterial culture media, dissection and quiz specimens, chemical reagents, and various solutions and stains for student use.

• Maintain and passage live bacterial stock cultures.

• Operate and maintain various laboratory equipment.

General Responsibilities

• Track inventory, order supplies, and obtain vendor quotes for major purchases, as needed.

• Attend In-Service conferences and workshops and professional meetings to learn of trends and new products and or techniques.

• Assist in selection and supervision of work-study assistants including the assignment of work hours and tasks

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required

In limited circumstances, NTC may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position.

Education: Associate's Degree (or Equivalent)

Experience:2 years

Additional Experience Information:

• Knowledge of chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology is essential.

• Strong math skills are required.

• Knowledge of use and maintenance of biomedical lab equipment and preparation of lab materials.

• Computer literacy required.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

In order to perform the functions and responsibilities of the position (listed above) the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, including language skills, reasoning and mathematical abilities are essential.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret complex documents; present topics to internal and external individuals of all levels.

Math Skills:

Ability to perform and work complex calculations, make comparisons, interpret and provide logical explanations to others.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to critically create resolutions; interpret instructions in mathematical or diagram form with abstract and concrete variables

Technical Skills:

Ability to manage and track document changes; create, modify and format templates and files; ability to use multiple computer screens and multitask in several computer applications.

Customer Service Skills:

Ability to understand complex concerns and formulate solutions; communicate professionally with various audiences in different situations.

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting 25-50lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting > 50lbs: Medium

Sitting: Medium

Standing/walking/climbing: Medium

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Medium

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Low

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Medium

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High

Outdoor Weather Conditions: N/A

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: N/A

Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Medium

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Work-Related Travel: N/A

Smell Requirement: N/A

Specific Vision: N/A

Hearing: N/A

Taste: N/A