Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago


University, United States University of Mississippi Full time
Note for Current UM Employees

Current employees must apply internally via connectU > connectu.olemiss.edu

Definition of Class

This position assembles, maintains, repairs and modifies existing laboratory equipment, and the inventory of equipment. Incumbent provides guidance and assistance to students in disposing of chemicals and setting up equipment for experiments.This positon reports to a faculty member or a Dean.

Examples of Work Performed

  • Maintains and repairs existing laboratory equipment.
  • Supervises and assists students in setting up equipment for experiments
  • Sets up and modifies laboratory equipment for research and experimental use in laboratory
  • Maintains inventory of all department equipment.
  • Maintains computer equipment used during presentations, research and class lectures and installs new software and hardware
  • Acts as safety officer ensuring safety protocols and procedures are followed and materials used during experiments and research are disposed of properly.
  • May operate machine shop equipment: milling machines, lathes, grinders, cutters, sheet metal equipment, drill press, welders, soldering irons, saws, and woodworking equipment to construct or report needed laboratory equipment.
  • Maintains vehicle fleet used for departmental travel and lab usage
  • Assembles new equipment to be used in the laboratory.
  • Monitors student, staff and faculty use of laboratory facilities to ensure proper usage
  • Designs and repairs equipment used in the laboratory, as required.
  • Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.
  • Collects, processes, and handles blood and/or other biological specimens according to established procedures and instructs patients in the proper collection of samples where applicable.
  • Performs quality control on test results, ensuring validity and accuracy.
  • Keeps records and reports on results according to established procedures.
  • Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
  • Performs a variety of clinical laboratory tests in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis, as assigned; conducts quantitative and qualitative chemical analyses of body fluids such as blood, urine, and spinal fluid; performs blood counts using microscope.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.
  1. Repairs and maintains equipment.
  2. Provides guidance and assistance to students in disposing of chemicals and setting up equipment for experiments.
  3. Modifies equipment to be used for research labs.
  4. Performs and maintains departmental inventory of laboratory equipment.


Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED).

AND

Experience:
One (1) year of experience related to the above described duties.

Interview Requirements:

Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Salary/Wage Information

To learn more about our pay structure and view our salary ranges, click here to visit the Compensation page of our Human Resources website. This link is provided for general pay information. Hourly rate or salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and departmental budget. Note: Unclassified positions (faculty, executives, researchers and coaches) do not have established salary ranges.

EEO Statement

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

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