What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Technician position at Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
Position Information
Requisition Number
P01141
Position Type
Staff
Department
Applied Engineering, Safety and Technology
Working Title
Laboratory Technician
Classification
State University Administrator 1 - Non-exempt - S9630
Position Summary Information
Nature of position
Permanent, Full-time
If Temporary, Start Date
If Temporary, End Date
If part-time, hours per week
If part-time, percent time
Days Worked
Monday-Friday
Hours/Shift worked
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Union
SCUPA- SUA & GFPC
Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function
The primary duties include preparation and maintenance of technology laboratories in Osburn Hall (90%) and preparation and maintenance of art studios in Breidenstine Hall (10%), along with assisting with the maintenance and operation of shared instrumentation used by faculty, staff, and students in these programs. These duties include: laboratory safety; developing a team-work oriented undergraduate and graduate laboratory assistant workforce; training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate student laboratory assistants; maintenance of technology and art equipment and processes; troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment and processes; managing hazardous materials storage and removal; administering preventative maintenance and life-cycle renewal programs; and conducting miscellaneous services.
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
Annual Salary: $46,983.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:
Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students’ success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master’s and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.
Annual Salary: $46,983.00, plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance.
- Group life insurance
- Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance – available for purchase
- Long Term Disability Insurance – available for purchase
- Retirement
- Tuition waiver
- Vacation leave
- Personal leave
- Sick leave
- Holiday leave
The State System Employee Benefits Summary can be found at https://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/Benefit_Summaries/PEBTF_Summary.pdf.
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and coordinate predictive and preventative maintenance programs for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automated equipment.
- Assist with coordinating the operation, maintenance, and repair of shared equipment (e.g., scanning electron microscope) with faculty and staff across campus.
- Facilitate and supervise undergraduate laboratory assistants with preparing supplies and equipment for professor demonstrations, coordinating routine facility organization and management activities, and performing ongoing preventative maintenance tasks.
- Maintain equipment, tools, workstations along with assisting the maintenance of utility systems in Osburn Hall and Breidenstine Hall.
- Some instrumentation may be included in other facilities, on or off campus.
- Assist with facilitating the use of instrumentation by outside groups.
- Ensure that all equipment operates and processes are conducted within safety standards.
- Remove and store hazardous materials until pick up by University contractors under the supervision of University Safety Professionals.
- Assist with storage and disposal of unused equipment and spent supplies according to University policy.
- Identify, diagnose, repair or arrange repairs on malfunctioning technology lab or studio equipment in a timely fashion.
- Isolate any equipment or processes that pose safety concerns and determine the appropriate action to correct the hazard.
- Coordinate with University Maintenance on repairs, including utility and machining of parts.
- Monitor physical condition of systems and facilitate repairs for worn, broken and obsolete materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, exhaust fan belts and lights as needed.
- Facilitate the installation of laboratory and studio furniture, equipment, bulletin boards, chalkboards and picture rails.
- Supervise high pressure gas and chemical usage, return of empty cylinders.
- Evaluate energy consumption of systems and present proposals for sustainability and functionality upgrades to increase building efficiency to save important funds.
- Promote awareness of and document current applicable safety codes and practices for technology laboratories and art studios, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) files and hazardous materials inventory records.
- Survey and assess equipment in two departments to determine life cycle status in collaboration with department chairperson(s), teaching faculty, and laboratory and studio technologies.
- Organize and manage the Central Receiving, Maintenance Repair, and Hazardous Storage spaces in Osburn Hall.
- Update University inventory of equipment in designated departments and locations.
- Research, prepare and submit supply requisitions using the appropriate format by each department.
- Collaborate with faculty to design, develop, and test laboratory experiments and demonstrations.
- Salvage and stock surplus components for emergencies and other laboratory and utility needs.
- Develop an awareness of current technology and equipment trends for technology labs and art studios.
- Utilize appropriate office and laboratory computer software.
- Provide miscellaneous services such as shipping, receiving and outsourcing.
- Serve as a source of information regarding the overall facility.
- All other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree or higher in mechanically related technologies.
- Two years of progressively complex maintenance experience.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment failure.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize duties.
- Demonstrated attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to plan and organize routine equipment & building maintenance.
- Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Successful interview.
- Successful completion of three background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced level of machine tool experiences.
- Two years prior experience working as a maintenance mechanic.
Essential Functions
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
- Moderate physical effort.
- Exposure to physical and chemical risks requiring attention to safe behavior and material handling.
- There may be work with and safe handling of pressurized gases (e.g., argon, carbon dioxide), electrical equipment organic solvents and other chemicals.
- Ability to sit for long lengths of time.
- Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds.
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.
Posting Open Date
12/11/2024
Posting Close Date
02/07/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
- This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the SCUPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary : $46,983
