First-Year Laboratory Technician, Biology Department

Job Summary

This position reports to the Biology Director of Laboratory Services and supports Biology Department Faculty and students in 1st year biology laboratories and provides hands-on support to the daily functionality and maintenance of the biology teaching and preparatory labs.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and set up equipment, specimens, solutions and chemical preparations scheduled for use in Biology laboratory teaching sessions.
• Train teaching assistants, and adjuncts in the care, maintenance, application and use of teaching equipment and instructional materials in the performance of their duties. Participate in weekly lab meetings to discuss upcoming lab experiments and go over any problems with previous labs
• Ensure all safety procedures and policies are being followed in Biology teaching labs.
• Monitor and reinforce safety rules throughout the term for both students and instructors.
• Dispose of chemical waste generated by Biology teaching laboratories in accordance with Drexel University's Health and Safety procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of laboratories including the laboratory preparatory room.
• Maintain familiarity with all assigned experiments in Biology teaching laboratories.
• Act as the point of contact for faculty, teaching assistants, and adjunct instructors with any issues related to the set-up, safety, support, instrumentation operation and maintenance and/or clean-up of all assigned Biology teaching laboratories.
• Assist with the preparation of other biology laboratory classes as needed.
• May be assigned teaching duties for one laboratory section per quarter.
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Associate's Degree.
• Minimum of 1 year of combined experience working in a laboratory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Lifting demands 50lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Non-Exempt, grade E. Compensation for this grade ranges from $12.83 - $19.24 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.