MORGANSTATEUNIVERSITY

JOB SPECIFICATON


TEACHING LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

Class Code: FLSA Code: N/E (Non-Exempt)

PayRange: 11

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, prepares clinical or other specimens, setsup equipment, and assists with demonstrations in teachinglaboratories.

PRIMARY DUTIES

  1. Prepares media, tissue cultures, reagents, or other samples andspecimens for microscope examination or testing.
  1. Sets up teaching facilities to emulate working laboratories.
  1. Performs and interprets routine chemistry, hematology, andmicrobiology assays.
  1. Cleans, calibrates, and performs preventive maintenance andquality control procedures on laboratory equipment; maintainsrecords and prepares related reports.
  1. Maintains inventory and orders supplies, glassware, and equipment.
  1. Assists in demonstrating procedures and answers questions duringlaboratory exercises.

Note:

The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide arepresentative summary of the major duties and responsibilities ofthis job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specificduties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MorganStateUniversity Job Specification

Teaching Laboratory Technician

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associate of Arts degree in a biological or chemicalscience.

EXPERIENCE: Two years in related laboratory work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

General knowledge of the principles and practices of laboratoryoperations and techniques. Skill in performing applicable techniquesand tests; in maintaining applicable laboratory equipment. Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty,staff and students; to communicate effectively both orally and inwriting; to lift, transport and deliver materials and stock laboratorysupplies and goods; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

OTHER:

Except for qualifications established by law, additionalrelated experience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of thework of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiriesand/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform job.Employees in this job class may be required to work with biohazardousor radio-labelled materials and to successfully complete applicablesafety training. Employees in this job class may be subject topre-employment and random drug testing.