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Lab Tech II Job Number: 2023-44405
Category: Healthcare
Location: Worcester, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Chan Medical School
Department: School - Medicine - W710000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 03
Union Code: Non Union Position-W25-Non Unit Classified
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Aug. 24, 2023
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Laboratory Technician II is responsible for the maintenance of daily laboratory operations, performing a wide variety of research and/or development laboratory tasks and experiments, and maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Aseptically cultures common mammalian cell lines
- Vials biological material
- Packs and ships temperature-sensitive biological material
- Keeps track of and maintains inventory
- Performs autoclaving of biohazard waste
- Washes and autoclaves glassware
- Maintains lab stocks of general consumables
- Assists with buffer and media preparation
- Monitors and maintains all equipment, ensures that general preventative maintenance is conducted
- Develops new, more time-effective approaches to maintaining the day-to-day operations of the laboratory
- Performs additional job duties as required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Requires an Associate degree with a minimum 0-2 years of relevant experience
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions precisely
- Demonstrated ability to recognize deviations from standard procedures and initiate appropriate corrective action
- Ability to troubleshoot within the scope of training
- Computer literate and proficient in MS Word, Excel, and other relevant electronic systems
- Demonstrated ability to multitask and consistently meet deadlines
- Possesses strong attention to detail, ability to maintain accurate written records
- Ability to communicate effectively with others
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
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