Title: Laboratory Specialist II

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Biological Sciences

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $49582-54440

Job Summary/Basic Functions

This laboratory specialist position supports the teaching and research missions of the natural sciences departments. This position's main responsibilities include supporting the academic programs by:
1) operating, maintaining, calibrating, and conducting basic repairs on basic laboratory instruments including (but not limited to) pipettors, pH meters, balances, and microscopes;
2) operating and maintaining highly sophisticated laboratory instruments that require specialized training and/or certification to operate and maintain, including (but not limited to) a transmission electron microscope and two autoclaves, and scheduling and coordinating visits by service technicians when outside expertise is needed;
3) preparing chemical solutions and growth media for teaching labs;
4) receiving and properly distributing and storing live, refrigerated/frozen materials properly, and documenting receipt;
5) receiving and restocking laboratory equipment and supplies, and documenting receipt;
6) caring for live organisms for teaching labs;
7) assisting other staff to maintain chemical and equipment inventories, chemical safety records, and safety equipment in laboratories;
8) occasionally, driving students in University van for short field trips.

Required Experience:

Laboratory experience including chemical handling and use of basic laboratory equipment.

Additional Considerations:

- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Transmission microscope calibration and maintenance experience.
- Experience with chemical inventory and management software.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and basic repairs.

EDUCATION
Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science or related natural sciences field.

Experience
- Prior experience with operation and maintenance of sophisticated, as well as standard, scientific instrumentation.
- Prior experience with handling and maintaining electronic records for chemicals, hazardous materials, gas tanks, and cryogenic liquids.
- Experience driving passenger van.


LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Transmission electron microscope operation and maintenance certification, or ability to be certified.
Valid driver's license.

The University of Mary Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status. We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.