Physics Laboratory Technician - Middlesex Community College
Middlesex Community College
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Posted: 24-Jan-25
Location: Bedford, Massachusetts
Internal Number: 184898
Location: Bedford, MA Category: Part-time Staff Posted On: Thu Jan 23 2025 Job Description:
Title: Physics Laboratory Technician
Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit Support Staff
Department: Science
Reports to: Dean of STEM
Date: January 23, 2025
General Summary: The part-time Physics Laboratory Technician provides technical support services to faculty and staff who teach Physics courses on the Lowell and Bedford Campuses and maintains a sanitary and efficient laboratory environment to promote student success. This knowledgeable individual performs administrative and laboratory work and includes maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies, ordering new/replacement materials, maintaining/caring for laboratory equipment, setting up laboratory experiments and related equipment/supplies for labs, and ensuring laboratory safety and proper disposal of any hazardous wastes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares materials and sets up all laboratory experiments and demonstrations in the Physics area accurately and on time.
Dismantles laboratory experiments and demonstrations, checks and returns equipment to storage in a timely manner.
Maintains the order, cleanliness, and safety of the laboratories and storage facilities.
Initiates orders for new/replacement supplies and equipment for Physics with the approval of the department chair.
Receives/stocks orders and processes receiving/invoicing documentation
Adjusts, maintains, calibrates and performs minor repairs to equipment using basic electronics skills; reports major repair needs or arranges for repairs according to established procedures.
Constructs and modifies apparatus as required. Improves on existing experiments and designs new experiments and equipment as needed.
Installs physics lab software, periodically updates lab computers and maintains interfaces, sensors and probes.
Maintains appropriate records for all purchase orders for orders and repair work on equipment.
Maintains an inventory of all supplies, materials and equipment, ensuring availability of supplies to perform laboratory activities.
Provides assistance or instruction to faculty in use of science equipment as needed
Responsible for safety protocols. Conducts the proper disposal of all laboratory waste, including biohazardous material coordinating with college Environmental Health and Safety Officer.
Performs administrative tasks associated with department activities such as lists, inventory reports, disposal records, service contracts, reports, forms, general correspondence, material safety data sheets, product information, laboratory manuals.
Interacts with various agencies/individuals to coordinate activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Follows OSHA safety procedures and maintain files of current MSDS sheets.
Collaborates with other science technicians to ensure appropriate disposal of waste.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of STEM or the Science Department Chair.
Job Requirements:
One (1) year experience and/or training involving laboratory management/operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
An Associate's degree or higher with a major in physics, medical technology, chemistry, bacteriology, food science and technology, environmental science, chemical or environmental engineering, wastewater technology, oceanography or the biological sciences may be substituted for the required experience.
Knowledge of general laboratory techniques.
Experience in teaching or working with Physics equipment.
Experience with basic electronics repair including testing and soldering.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Experience with equity-minded work and/or understanding of individuals of diverse identities such as race, ethnicity, socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, veterans, and individuals with different academic preparation levels and varying physical and learning abilities.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual skills a plus.
Additional Information:
Salary Range: $23.92 per hour in accordance with Part-Time Wage Schedule
Location: Lowell and Bedford campus
Hours: 18.5 per week, schedule to be determined upon hire.
Expected Start Date: February 2025
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.
At Middlesex Community College, everyone teaches, everyone learns. Collaborative in nature and innovative in practice, we educate, engage, and empower a diverse community of learners. Through transformative opportunities, we challenge and support every student to succeed and lead. Recognizing equity and inclusion as the foundation for excellence and creativity, Middlesex Community College meets the evolving educational, civic and workforce needs of our local and global communities.