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New York Tech seeks a Senior Technician for the Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences at the Long Island, NY (Old Westbury) campus.
Responsibilities
Manages the day-to-day operations of the science lab and train and Supervise Chemistry faculty on proper lab procedure, hazardous material handling and use of personal protective equipment.
Oversees and assist as necessary in the preparation of lab materials requested by faculty teaching per semester for all chemistry lab classes; chemicals, solution and supplies laboratory equipment.
Maintains and secures lab supplies and chemicals, researches new products and coordinates the purchase with vendors; maintains appropriate inventory of all physical and chemical supplies and eliminating obsolete supplies.
Prepares chemical solutions for Chemistry classes as needed.
Coverage of labs for absent instructors when needed. Assist and instruct student: setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials. Prepare and Assist with and answer questions on the preparation of all Chemistry labs.
Develop, update and assist with the enforcement and implementation of laboratory policies and procedures in cooperation with EH&S, including OSHA compliancy; ensures updated Material Safety Data Sheets are readily available. Act as a liaison between the office of EH&S and the department.
Responsible for preparation of an annual chemical and equipment inventory to be submitted to the Environmental Health & Services (EH&S), and the Department Chair.
Maintain all equipment and arrange for professional service when necessary.
Maintain Certifications; Hazardous Waste Training & Operations (NYIT165) in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.120e8 and Hazardous Waste Management Training (CO58230) in compliance with 40 CFR 265.16.
Supervises and manages the schedules and activities of the other laboratory technicians.
Coordinate with adjunct faculty to ensure that all biology teaching laboratories run timely and efficiently.
Required to teach, especially laboratory based courses.
Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology is required.
Required certification in 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, 29 CFR 1910.120e8:Annual 8 hour refresher(NYIT165).