Science Lab Technician/Senior Technical Assistant (Wcc)

Reporting to the Director of the Yonkers Center, the Science Lab Technician/Senior Technical Assistant (WCC) will ensure that the Science Labs/facilities equipment are available for faculty and student use. They will explain and or demonstrate the use of laboratory equipment to aid students and faculty. The Science Lab Technician/Senior Technical Assistant (WCC) performs routine and preventive maintenance and repair of equipment, calling for repairs when needed and maintaining logs.  They will also maintain an inventory of supplies/equipment relating to areas of assignment, prepares and submits requisitions ordering supplies/equipment relating to areas of assignment, maintain the cleanliness of labs, and utilize supplies and equipment.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Receive and inspect equipment and/or supplies to ensure correct order, quality and condition of items received.
• Keep detailed records and track all expenses to aid in the assessment of lab needs.
• Maintain cleanliness in the lab and the storage area and prep room, for all equipment and science class materials, ensuring adherence to required safety standards.
• Support the science class faculty in preparation for class/lab and during class as needed. 
• Interpret program/class activities to applicants, participants, students and other community groups.
• Use technical skills and independent judgment in using a variety of automated systems and peripherals to perform administrative functions including, but not limited to, departmental support functions, and input and updating of student data relating to admissions, registration, etc.
• Use automated systems to track and monitor activities in a variety of areas, including but not limited to, admissions, registration, inventory control, student enrollment, etc.
• Use computer applications and other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, email and database software in performing work assignments.
• Prepare and distribute pamphlets, leaflets, brochures and other informational materials.
• Resolve student problems relating to specific classroom programs and or scheduling conflicts, admissions, registration, etc.
• Assist the Program Administrator of the Yonkers Learning Commons with scheduling of tutoring sessions for students for the science classes offered at the Yonkers Center.
• Assist on-site administration with facility-related tasks, support students at the Welcome Desk and in the Learning Commons
• Assist the Center Team with other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  The successful candidate must possess a high school or equivalency diploma and three years of experience in the area of specialty. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word, is required.  Excellent customer service and communication skills are also required.  The successful candidate must possess the ability to work effectively with others, including staff, students, and faculty. 

Additional Information:

WORK SCHEDULE:  The work schedule is Monday - Thursday: 11:00AM - 7:00PM; Saturday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM.

POSITION EFFECTIVE:  The position will remain open until filled.

SALARY & BENEFITS:  The starting salary is $51,473.  Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $63,075.  Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.