Laboratory Technician

Posting Details Position Title Laboratory Technician Job Category Staff Office/Department Biology Work Environment Onsite Location Evergreen Main Campus Staff Job Type Full-time If Temporary or Visiting, Estimated End Date: Position Summary and Duties The laboratory technician performs tasks associated with laboratory preparation (e.g., ordering supplies, preparing reagents, checking equipment, organizing supplies, setting up and breaking down labs, scheduling field trips) correctly and in a timely manner. Prepares and maintains inventories of biological materials (mammalian cell cultures, DNA, bacteria and reagents) for research and instructional labs. Trains faculty, staff, and students on proper waste management procedures and safety protocols and enforces EPA regulations. Maintains, calibrates and cleans regular lab equipment. Assigns appropriate lab preparations to student workers based student availability and expertise. Required Qualifications Vocational or technical degree in biology or a relevant field1-3 years of work-related experienceExperience in an academic laboratory setting and proficiency in lab techniquesExperience handling chemicals and biological materialsAbility to manage multiple tasks in a busy lab settingStrong written and oral communication skills Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biology or a relevant field Job Posting Date 04/12/2024 Priority Application Deadline Date 05/13/2024 Job Close Date 09/01/2024 Anticipated Start Date 06/10/2024 University Description Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university committed to the educational and spiritual traditions of the Society of Jesus and to the ideals of liberal education and the development of the whole person. Accordingly, Loyola inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. Loyola's beautiful, historic Evergreen campus is located in Baltimore, and its graduate centers are in Timonium and Columbia. Loyola enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 2,000 graduate students across the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College of Arts and Sciences. Founded in 1852, Loyola is one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Diversity Statement Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values. Special Instructions to Applicants Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: In some cases, experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements. Quicklink for Posting