Research Technician 3

Case Western Reserve University, United States

Updated: 3 days ago
Location: Campus, ILLINOIS
Job Type: FullTime

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working under limited supervision, the Research Technician 3 will assume responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the undergraduate laboratory stockrooms and all operations pertaining to undergraduate laboratory support activities.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Administer experiments. Assist faculty and laboratory staff with schedule and preparation of experiments for all undergraduate laboratories. Organize and assign student drawers and oversee control of drawer inventory during check-in and check-out procedures. Prepare chemicals and solutions for undergraduate laboratory course, C HEM306. Arrange, distribute and collect laboratory supplies and equipment necessary for experiments according to specifications for CHEM306. Update preparation procedures for experiments in each course, as needed. Prepare, standardize and distribute reagents and solutions to be used in multiple courses. Assist supervisor with update preparation procedures for experiments in each course, as needed. Work collaboratively with students, staff and faculty as directed by supervisor. Provide some analysis and interpretation of results as appropriate. (55%)
  • Order chemicals, glassware and reagents each week. Stock and distribute laboratory materials to students. Work with lab instructors and graduate teaching assistants to collect and tag hazardous chemical waste for proper disposal through safety services. Maintain all undergraduate laboratories, and two stockroom areas for order, efficiency and effective laboratory and stockroom operation. Maintain records, reports and inventory. Implement policies, procedures and equipment design to facilitate proper operations of undergraduate laboratories. Assist with the implementation of sustainability initiatives in undergraduate laboratories. Maintain laboratory equipment for proper operation. Install, maintain and repair complex equipment. (20%)
  • Assist the principal investigator of the Chemistry Department Tissue Culture Laboratory as well as the faculty who use the facility with daily operations of the room. Tasks include assisting the principal investigator with daily inspections of all the hoods, incubators, airflow instruments and electrical outlets to ensure all are in working order. Provide assistance with setup and implementation of experiments in the hoods and on the benchtops to postdoctoral scholars, graduate and undergraduate research assistants. Ensure daily/weekly that all bio-waste is disposed of properly using the correct protocols. Assist faculty on an annual basis with updating chemical hygiene plans for all research groups using the laboratory in order to maintain Environmental Health and Safety protocols. Ensure all faculty, postdoctoral scholars, graduate students and undergraduate students using the facility have taken and passed the Environmental Health and Safety lab safety exams. Monitor proper personal protective equipment (PPE) usage in the facility. Assist department manager with individuals requesting access to the room. (20%)

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    NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Perform other duties as assigned. (5%) 

     

    CONTACTS

    Department: Daily contact with laboratory manager. Frequent contact with faculty and teaching assistants in the undergraduate labs. Regular contact with the department’s business office to exchange information.

    University: Moderate contact with maintenance, security and housekeeping; contact with personnel from the department of Occupational and Safety Services on as needed basis.

    External: Regular contact with vendors and technicians in regard to procurement and repair.

    Students: Daily contact with undergraduate students and graduate student teaching assistants in the teaching labs.

     

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

    None.

     

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in a laboratory environment.

    Education: High school education required; Bachelor’s degree in chemistry preferred.

     

    REQUIRED SKILLS

  • Ability to receive precise instructions and execute them accurately.
  • Must be able to communicate well with faculty and students.
  • Must have competent writing skills.
  • Mechanical aptitude.
  • Familiarity with laboratory equipment, apparatuses, chemicals and glassware.
  • Familiarity with good laboratory practices.
  • Ability to exercise due caution in laboratory safety procedures.
  • Must have knowledge of the potential safety hazards associated with a laboratory environment, and know how to take necessary precautions.
  • Ability to meet consistent attendance.
  • Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

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    WORKING CONDITIONS

    Chemistry laboratory environment. Potential exposure to hazards. Personal protective equipment, including lab coat, gloves and goggles, will be provided to limit exposure to hazards.  Potential pressure situations may develop due to tight sequential structure of the laboratory schedule. This position is not eligible for the staff hybrid work program.

     

     

     

    In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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    Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation.  Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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