Laboratory Technician II - Temp

Position Title:
Laboratory Technician II - Temp

Job Group:
Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:
• One year of related laboratory experience, or Any combination of related experience and/or related undergraduate courses in physical or natural sciences that is equivalent to one year of full-time employment.

Preferred Qualifications:
2 years of related laboratory experience including one year as a lab technician I or equivalent

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, performs technical and allied duties related to the function of a clinical, environmental, teaching, or research laboratory and requiring a limited degree of skill. May use microscopes and other instruments and test equipment to make simple quantitative and qualitative analysis; maintains a laboratory area and equipment, and provides functional supervision to Laboratory Assistants as required.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs simple and repetitive tests on experimental materials or animals to process environmental samples or biological specimens, such as adding chemicals and recording color changes, counting blood cells under a microscope, and recording food intake of animals.

• Prepares simple chemical solutions for media, reagents, and drugs according to established instructions or procedures.

• Performs routine cleaning and preventative maintenance in a small laboratory area and for laboratory equipment therein.

• Receives and properly distributes, incoming mail, freight, laboratory supplies, biological specimens, or environmental samples, and directs and performs the packing and mailing of outgoing freight, specimens, and reports.

• Assembles and dismantles experimental equipment according to set standards.

• May assist in building more complex equipment.

• Maintains supplies and equipment for small laboratory area and reports of lacking stocks.

• Assists with this function in large laboratory areas.

• Performs data entry to label and process laboratory specimens.

• Responds to telephone inquiries regarding laboratory specimens.

• Investigates and resolves minor laboratory questions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of care and use of laboratory equipment.

• Knowledge of principles of sanitation, health hazards, and the necessary precautionary measures.

• Knowledge of standard cleaning techniques and equipment and supplies required.

• Knowledge of keyboarding and computer data entry skills.

• Ability to use proper bending and lifting techniques.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to collect data, keep accurate records, and prepare reports.

• Ability to work with computerized inventory control systems.

• Ability to use and care for tools in maintenance and repair work.

• Ability to prepare chemical solutions according to instructions.

Appointment Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:

March 10, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
06

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.
Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
February 23, 2024

Posting Close Date:
March 7, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14114