JOB DESCRIPTION :
Title : Laboratory Technician - II (Associate)
Location : DeSoto, KS 66018
Duration : 09+ Months
Pay Rate : $24.00 / hr on W2
Qualifications :
Minimum of associates degree in the Biology, Chemistry or related sciences.
Aptitude in the use of a computer, specifically the programs Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel
Preferred experience :
Experience in operating autoclaves and making simple chemical solutions
Physical requirement : Ability to left 10lbs.
Responsibilities :
Clean and sterilize glass and plastic labware (e.g. bottles, graduated cylinders, carboys, cornwall dispensers, forceps, vials) for the use in research experiments.
To do this, the candidate will be operating autoclaves, a dry heat oven and a dishwasher.
Prepare / wrap glass and plastic labware for sterilization.
Preparation of simple chemical solutions (e.g. buffers, saline)
Ordering replacement items such as chemicals and laboratory supplies
Submitting Work Orders for the repair of equipment
Recordkeeping
Package Delivery
Possible archiving duties, assisting scientists aliquot materials / labeling tubes or dispensing media for them; assisting them with various other tasks
Weekly duties : flushing eye washes / safety shower, check weights on the scales and mopping / cleaning checklist of the 2 labs, the media kitchen and Chemical room.
Checking completion of paperwork related to hazardous waste disposal.
Disinfection and disposal of biohazardous waste using autoclaves.
Comments / Special Instructions
Note : candidate should be comfortable for an onsite interview. Recent grad with bachelor's degree and some academic expertise with autoclave, chemical handling, aseptic technique and clean room knowledge would be considered as well