Geoscience Department Laboratory Technician

Job description

Description The Department of Geoscience at Hobart and William Smith invites applications for a Laboratory Technician position. This technician is responsible for classroom support, maintaining teaching collections, assisting in the technical operation of the classroom/research laboratories, maintenance and support of technical equipment for teaching and research, environmental health and safety training and coordination, and management of related departmental functions. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Typical duties for this position may include the following. - Provide classroom support for 70 – 180 students in up to 8+ courses concurrently. - Proctor exams and quizzes. - Prepare and copy classroom handouts when needed. - Prepare materials for hands-on examinations. - Responsible for classroom and laboratory set-ups and takedowns, repair and replacement of lab equipment, and general lab upkeep. - Order supplies: comparison pricing from various vendors, complete paperwork, pick up, unpack, etc. and miscellaneous local shopping. - Prepare chemical solutions. - Wash glassware and equipment. - Maintain (and replace as needed) lab and field equipment, including equipment shared with Biolo...