Posted: 05-Nov-24
Location: Englewood, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Salary: DOE
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Lab Technician Job Description
Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking a creative and patient Laboratory Technician. This is a full-time position. The Department serves students in grades PreK–12, including an Integrated Biology & Chemistry program in 9th and 10th grades as well as Physics, AP courses, and electives in 11th and 12th grades.
Responsibilities: The Laboratory Technician supports teachers in providing a robust laboratory experience, all in close consultation and coordination with the Science Faculty. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparing solutions and other materials
- Purchasing and keeping current inventory of supplies and chemicals
- Setting up and disassembling materials for classroom demos and experiments
- Cleanup of laboratory spaces and materials
- Monitoring safe storage and disposal of chemicals in accordance with all state and federal regulations, in coordination with the Chemical Safety Officer
- Being the point person for our on-site greenhouse and maintaining it
Additionally, this position may also include working with students on independent research projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science; Master’s degree preferred
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively
- Understanding of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals
- Laboratory research and/or laboratory teaching experience
- Some knowledge of botany and experience in working in a greenhouse (prior experience with iGrow is ideal, but a willingness to learn it is a must)
- A desire to work in an educational environment
- Experience preparing different types of gels and bacterial cultures