What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) - Raritan Valley Community College position at Raritan Valley Community College?
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Laboratory Services and the general direction of the Chair of the Science & Engineering Department, the Laboratory Assistant will maintain and prepare the MLT laboratory and activities for all MLT courses. The Laboratory Assistant will assist with maintaining and ordering equipment and supplies, maintaining and updating inventory and SDS files, updating course preparation notes, and overseeing the security of the labs. This position is 37.5 hours per week, may require some evenings, and will require Saturday rotation weekend work.
Essential Duties:
Prepare and set up materials and equipment for MLT laboratory experiments. Remove reagents and/or equipment, clean up, and replenish materials between MLT laboratory sections.
Coordinate with the Program Coordinator to order lab supplies and equipment to support MLT laboratory experiments; maintain and replace equipment when necessary. Test run experiments as needed.
Assist with biology lab prep when MLT labs aren't running, and during the Spring and Summer terms, as needed.
Assist with the Bid-Order process for ordering laboratory supplies.
Demonstrate proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and hazardous waste.
Assist in maintaining and updating the inventory of chemicals, materials and equipment in the MLT laboratory and storage areas; restock as necessary. Maintain proper storage of supplies and SDS sheets.
Assist in general maintenance of the MLT laboratory, preparation and storage area. Help to maintain security of these areas on Saturdays, between semesters, and during summer sessions. Ensure that prep rooms and class room doors are locked at the end of class.
Perform related duties as required by supervisor.
Job Requirements:
A minimum of an Associate's degree in Science, with at least one year of laboratory experience in a clinical laboratory science.
Ability to prepare and organize laboratory and demonstration materials.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Computer skills, specifically MS word and MS excel.
Good communication skills.
Good general subject knowledge.
Ability to accommodate to change.
Reliable and dependable.
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