Lab Technician I

Purpose: The position will work in laboratories on samples preparation and data acquisition using a variety of analytical instruments such as the ICP-OES, Microwave digester, etc. Essential Job Functions: Update chemical and supply inventory Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment, including recalibration of equipment. Maintaining equipment records and daily work logs. Staying current on technical and scientific advances in their field. Supervise student workers and casual employees and train them on how to use research equipment and instruments. Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Competency with MS-Excel spreadsheet and Word processing. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Good organizational and time management skills. Ability to work independently and in a team. Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Physical Demands: Light sedentary office work Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility. All grant funded positions are contingent upon receipt of funding specifically for that purpose. Note that grant funding positions terminate upon: completion of the term of the grant early termination of the grant by Lincoln University or the funding agency exhaustion of the available funding for the position provided for under that grant, whichever occurs first.