What are the responsibilities and job description for the College Laboratory Technician - Environmental Science & Natural Science position at LaGuardia Community College?
We seek a highly motivated and detail-oriented College Lab Technician to support the Environmental Science Program and other Natural Sciences programs in designing, maintaining, and facilitating hands-on laboratory experiences for undergraduates. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, maintaining, and organizing labs for courses including Ecology, Environmental Science Capstone, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), Soil Science, Plant Science, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Physiology, Animal Behavior, Vegetable Production and other courses offered by the Natural Sciences Department as needed. Reporting to the department chair, the technician will work closely with program directors and faculty teaching courses to ensure the smooth operation of lab activities, maintain equipment, manage inventories, and collaborate with faculty to enhance student learning. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Performs LAGCC Urban Farm and hydroponics lab maintenance,including monitoring plant growth, pest management, soil conditions, composting, and irrigation systems;
- Maintain tools, equipment, and facilities, ensuring they are in good working order and readily available for class use;
- Identify and procure all necessary materials needed for classes;
- Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards;
- Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities;
- Manages equipment and materials inventories;
- Prepare and set up equipment and materials for various environmental science and natural sciences labs, including but not limited to Ecology, Sustainable Vegetable Production, Botany, Soil Science, GIS, Hydroponics, Aquaponics, Integrative Physiology, Animal Behavior, and more;
- Monitor and maintain compliance with safety regulations and protocols, ensuring the lab environment is safe and conducive to learning;
- Provide technical assistance and training to students during lab sessions, helping them use equipment and software, such as GIS systems;
- Perform routine maintenance on plants, animals, or systems used in experiments, such as hydroponic or aquaponic setups.
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