Laboratory Technician

Summary

• Conducts experimental studies and analyzes data under the direction of research faculty (Principal Investigators).
• Assists in research projects by maintaining accurate records and ensuring data integrity.

Animal Research & Compliance

• Serves as the IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee) administrator.
• Oversees the operations within the Animal Research Facility, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory guidelines.
• Facilitates proper collection and disposal of chemical and animal waste following university and accrediting body regulations

Laboratory Operations & Inventory Management

• Orders laboratory supplies in a timely manner and maintains an updated inventory of equipment and materials.
• Reconciles credit card purchases for lab-related expenses.
• Ensures proper maintenance, repair, and servicing of laboratory equipment.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Enforces proper laboratory safety procedures for faculty and students.
• Serves as a liaison between the School of Pharmacy and the University Risk Manager regarding the School’s Chemical Hygiene Plan.

Administrative & Institutional Engagement

• Attends School of Pharmacy and university staff meetings and events.
• Communicates and collaborates with university departments to ensure lab compliance and operational efficiency.

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and community partners in mind at all times.
• Professionalism – Displays a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability, communication, and work ethic.
• Christ-first Faith – Provides spiritual support to community members, including students, on their Christian faith journey.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Ability to change or adjust to change.
• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making – Identifies and understands trends and/or issues, connects data points through analysis and logical conclusions/actionable strategies.
• Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews details with a critical eye.
• Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide variety of audiences.
• Problem-solving – Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Project and Time Management – Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability and identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Technology – Strong aptitude to learn new technologies as department processes evolve.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work non-routine hours during certain times of the year.
• Ability to traverse campus and stairs.
• Ability to lift/move objects up to 25 pounds.