Lab Technician- Biology - College of Natural Sciences

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning.

Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

Do you have a passion for lab sciences, preparing and maintaining lab equipment? The College of Natural Sciences is seeking a Biology Lab Technician I. This position is responsible for the set up and daily maintenance of the Biology/Microbiology labs .The daily set up requires all equipment to be available for daily classroom usage by faculty and students.

Location: Main Campus, 33rd and Camelback

What you will do:

• Maintenance activities include stocking and inventorying of required supplies, checking all equipment to ensure operational, troubleshooting equipment if operation problem and alerting management and/or vendor for necessary repair.

• Conducts the day to day operational set up of the lab for use by all students and faculty.

• Responsible for following administrative processes of ordering and ensuring that lab supplies are at the required levels so as to not diminish level of learning required for the students.

• Responsible for ensuring that all supplies, equipment, media, computers and materials needed are available and all equipment is at optimum operating levels.

• Ensure preparation of lab supplies and equipment is based on faculty/course requirements

• Serves as the resource person for faculty and students in any matters relating to the operational aspects of the lab.

• Mixes and applies cleaning chemical applications as required.

• Adjusts, maintains, calibrates and performs minor repair to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs according to established procedures.

• Follows upon on waivers

• Conducts general daily cleaning in the lab and collects and disposes of waste materials according to regulations per lab shift.

• Performs specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations

• Documents safety, accident and other incidents according to established reporting protocols.

• Prepares various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required; research and obtain new experiments for laboratory use.

What you need:

• Associate degree in any of the physical sciences; Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Experience with molecular biology/microbiology preferred.

• Minimum 1 years experience in any physical science field.

• Knowledge of principles, practices, and equipment of assigned physical sciences lab.

• Knowledge of safety regulations involving area of specialty.

• Ability to perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient physical sciences lab operation.

• Knowledge of proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

• Knowledge of advanced mathematics.

• Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus