College Laboratory Technician - Chemistry

**GENERAL DUTIES**

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories

• Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials

• Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards

• Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities

• Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

**CONTRACT TITLE**

College Laboratory Technician

**FLSA**

Non-exempt

**CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION**

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

The Department of Natural Science seeks a College Laboratory Technician (Chemistry). Reporting to the Department Chair, the College Laboratory Technician will, in addition to the General Duties, prepare chemicals and reagents for chemistry laboratories,assemble laboratory demonstrations, label all materials and solutions, replenish spent materials, properly dispose of non-hazardous waste, hazardous waste, and chemical waste streams, and maintain all materials, scientific equipment, and appliances.The candidate will also be responsible for purchasing of supplies and materials for the classes, basic maintenance of equipment and laboratories, and reinforcing laboratory skills taught by faculty.