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Biology Technical Assistant

The Business & STEM division is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Assistant to support the daily operations of our Biology and Life Sciences laboratories. This position plays a critical role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality laboratory instruction by preparing materials, maintaining equipment, supporting faculty, and assisting students.  This is a para-professional tenure-track position reporting to the Division Chair of Business & STEM.

Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Support & Preparation
    • Prepare, set up, and break down materials for over 35 lab sections per semester.
    • Prepare and maintain laboratory media, solutions, reagents, and cultures (bacterial and fungal).
    • Maintain live cultures and biological specimens following established safety protocols.
    • Autoclave and safely dispose of biological and chemical waste in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
    • Assist students and faculty during laboratory activities as needed.
Facilities, Equipment & Inventory
  • Maintain laboratory spaces, stockrooms, and prep areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
  • Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
  • Track, inventory, and organize laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Maintain computer and audiovisual equipment in laboratory spaces.
Purchasing & Budget Support
  • Order, receive, and track laboratory supplies and equipment.
  • Assist with budgets, purchasing documentation, and requisitions for Life Sciences programs.
  • Work collaboratively with the Business & STEM Division on supply planning and resource needs.

To learn more about this position please visit:  https://niagaracc-suny.peopleadmin.com/postings/3744 

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