Laboratory Technician II - Neuroscience
Full-time 10 hours ago Full Job Description The Department of Neuroscience at Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Laboratory Technician II.
This is a full time, 10-month (August 16-June 14) (.
833 FTE), continuing, Lab Technician position, reporting to the Chair of the Department.
Responsibilities The incumbent will work with faculty in the department to provide support for undergraduate laboratory courses, manage equipment and materials for teaching and research labs.
The incumbent will also assist with introductory and upper-level laboratory classes.
The incumbent will serve as a backup for the animal caretaker.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Job Functions Prepare and set up labs for introductory and advanced classes in consultation with faculty.
Test, maintain and coordinate repair of teaching and research equipment.
Maintain department resources including ordering, tracking, and monitoring chemical and other lab inventory utilizing institutional and departmental software.
Work with the animal caretaker to ensure animals are ordered or bred.
Conduct animal surgery, anesthesia and euthanasia in a humane way following standard operating procedures and college protocols.
Provide instructional support for teaching laboratory courses, including but not limited to, lab prep of tissue cultures, electrophysiology, human behavior, psychophysics, and electroencephalography (EEG) labs.
Coordinate and train students on the use of equipment and software.
Prepare or produce materials for lab use.
Assist in development of teaching laboratory or staff experiments.
Work with hazardous materials in a controlled environment while maintaining strict safety standards and procedures.
Provide backup assistance to the animal caretaker including feeding animals, cleaning, and maintaining facilities and equipment.
Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques such as new software for data analysis.
Marginal Job Functions Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications High school diploma and college level coursework or a combination of experience and education which includes courses related to neuroscience, particularly biology, chemistry or psychology, or related laboratory work; good laboratory skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to learn new programs, experimental models, and procedures; knowledge of scientific instrumentation; ability to work independently with strong organizational skills; ability to interact well with a diverse range of individuals including students, staff, and faculty.
Favorable references.
Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry; Psychology, or related scientific discipline, experience or willingness to learn how to work with tissue culture and other in vitro models, animals such as rodents and crayfish, and humans.
Compensation This is a Pay Group 6 Lab Technician position with an hourly rate of $25.
50 per hour or the appropriate transfer or contractual rate and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special Instructions to Applicants All applicants will be required to pass assessment testing prior to the interview process, and will need to upload a cover letter, resume and list of references.
This posting is available for current OCOPE members to apply as well as external candidates.
Ocope members will receive preference during the first 10 days, expiring March 6, 2023.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Resume List of References Optional Documents.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a full time, 10-month (August 16-June 14) (.
833 FTE), continuing, Lab Technician position, reporting to the Chair of the Department.
Responsibilities The incumbent will work with faculty in the department to provide support for undergraduate laboratory courses, manage equipment and materials for teaching and research labs.
The incumbent will also assist with introductory and upper-level laboratory classes.
The incumbent will serve as a backup for the animal caretaker.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Job Functions Prepare and set up labs for introductory and advanced classes in consultation with faculty.
Test, maintain and coordinate repair of teaching and research equipment.
Maintain department resources including ordering, tracking, and monitoring chemical and other lab inventory utilizing institutional and departmental software.
Work with the animal caretaker to ensure animals are ordered or bred.
Conduct animal surgery, anesthesia and euthanasia in a humane way following standard operating procedures and college protocols.
Provide instructional support for teaching laboratory courses, including but not limited to, lab prep of tissue cultures, electrophysiology, human behavior, psychophysics, and electroencephalography (EEG) labs.
Coordinate and train students on the use of equipment and software.
Prepare or produce materials for lab use.
Assist in development of teaching laboratory or staff experiments.
Work with hazardous materials in a controlled environment while maintaining strict safety standards and procedures.
Provide backup assistance to the animal caretaker including feeding animals, cleaning, and maintaining facilities and equipment.
Learning and refining new laboratory skills and techniques such as new software for data analysis.
Marginal Job Functions Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications High school diploma and college level coursework or a combination of experience and education which includes courses related to neuroscience, particularly biology, chemistry or psychology, or related laboratory work; good laboratory skills, basic computer skills, and the ability to learn new programs, experimental models, and procedures; knowledge of scientific instrumentation; ability to work independently with strong organizational skills; ability to interact well with a diverse range of individuals including students, staff, and faculty.
Favorable references.
Desired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry; Psychology, or related scientific discipline, experience or willingness to learn how to work with tissue culture and other in vitro models, animals such as rodents and crayfish, and humans.
Compensation This is a Pay Group 6 Lab Technician position with an hourly rate of $25.
50 per hour or the appropriate transfer or contractual rate and includes an excellent benefits package.
Special Instructions to Applicants All applicants will be required to pass assessment testing prior to the interview process, and will need to upload a cover letter, resume and list of references.
This posting is available for current OCOPE members to apply as well as external candidates.
Ocope members will receive preference during the first 10 days, expiring March 6, 2023.
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Resume List of References Optional Documents.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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