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Form of workOpen Laboratory Technician
Overview:To assist with the supervision, installation, and maintenance of all college laboratory equipment. Assume responsibility for the safety of all laboratory facilities and equipment during scheduled open lab hours. Maintain records of equipment use, repair and inventory of all college laboratories.
Responsibilities and Duties- Assume responsibility for the supervision of laboratories during open lab hours to assure that they are properly used within compliance of procedures/standards set by the College.
- Assume responsibility for the maintenance of all computer equipment in the college open laboratories.
- Assess technical requirements for making corrections or changes to existing Open Laboratory equipment.
- Maintain inventory of all laboratory equipment purchases per fiscal year.
- Supervise, evaluate, interview, and hire coops and student workers that aid technicians in monitoring of open computer laboratories.
- Initiate purchase orders for laboratory supplies and replenish parts as needed.
- Research and make recommendations to faculty and administration regarding laboratory equipment and software.
- Maintain records of lab items checked out by students. Apply proper fines/holds until materials are returned.
- Assist the students with open lab software applications when necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Internal
Manager, User Support Services, lab technicians, faculty, staff and students.
External
Possible contact with vendors of hardware, software and supplies.
SpecificationsEducation
Associate's degree in computer science related field, A+ certification required and MOUS Certification preferred.
Experience
- Working knowledge required of personal computers, software and peripherals.
- Working knowledge of different operating systems, specifically Microsoft.
- Applicant should posses two years on the job experience with various hardware configurations and software applications in a network environment preferred.
Special Skills or Conditions
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills.
- Problem troubleshooting ability is a must.
- Ability to relate to students/users on a non-technical level.
Desirable Personal Characteristics
- Ability to listen, and to get along with people, dependability, professionalism, patience and willingness to exercise initiative.
Details
Position Title: Open Laboratory Technician
Reports To: Manager, End User and Classroom (EUC) Support
Positions Supervised: Student Workers, Coops
Pay Grade: SEIU Grade level 16 pay - $16.94/hr.
Benefits:
Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:
- Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
- Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
- Vision Insurance
- NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
- Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary with a max of $500 weekly
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
- Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
- Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free parking
- 10 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
- Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Retirement:
As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.
EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.
