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SalaryThe Biology Laboratory Technician Fellow will support three lab managers in the Biology Department. Lab managers and the fellow will work collaboratively to support and prepare teaching laboratories for lab courses.
Among other tasks, the Biology Laboratory Technician Fellow will:
- Prepare equipment, materials, and chemicals for laboratories (e.g., label tubes or other supplies, mix and aliquot reagents, pour agar plates).
- Keep laboratories stocked with supplies (e.g., refill bottles, paper towels, pipet tips, ice).
- Organize and care for equipment, supplies, and spaces (e.g., wash dishes, clean lab spaces).
- Participate in equipment sharing and record-keeping Biology Department.
- Share joint responsibility with professors and lab managers for ensuring laboratory safety and equipment care and maintenance.
- Help lab managers with field work (samples collection, field site preparation) and field equipment management.
- Communicate with lab managers to ensure efficient management and completion of tasks on time.
- Perform chemical and equipment inventory as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in biology or environmental studies (natural science focus), the ability to talk and stand for long periods, and the ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have above average interest and competence in biology field and laboratory techniques; strong communication and organization skills and attention to detail; ability to work well with multiple supervisors (lab managers, faculty) and peers; and the ability to take initiative in finding ways to be helpful and increase efficiency.
To qualify for the fellows program, you must be a current Dav i dson senior who will graduate in the spring or a recent college graduate who has been out of school for no more than two years.
Additional information the fellows program can be found here: https://www.davidson.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/work-davidson/fellows-program
Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://www.davidson.edu/offices-and-services/human-resources/work-davidson
