St. Petersburg College

Laboratory Specialist (OPS) [ID: 649]

Position Summary:

This is the first of two levels in the Laboratory Support series. Incumbents maintain an assigned laboratory and provide direction to students in the laboratory environment. Responsibilities may include answering student questions regarding lab processes and/or equipment; purchasing and maintaining necessary supplies; preparing materials for labs; installing, setting up, maintaining, storing, and disposing of equipment and supplies; coordinating, maintaining and monitoring records; directing the work of student assistants; and preparing student assignments.

Compensation: $18.23 - $18.23

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's in field related to area of assignment.

Experience:

Two years experience in a laboratory environment.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Laboratory equipment and materials;
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, and regulations;
Inventory principles;
Teaching principles and practices;
Chemical solutions;
Sterilization techniques;
Computers and related software applications

Skills:

Setting up, troubleshooting, operating, and repairing laboratory equipment;
Organizing and maintaining labs;
Applying regulations, policies, procedures, and processes;
Providing instruction;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, and oils.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Provides direction to students in students labs, on students projects and/or with related assignments which includes grading lab reports, maintaining student records, participating in updating lab experiments, and preparing related lab information.	Daily 30%
2.	Cleans and organizes lab facility; monitors and maintains applicable equipment, supplies, information technology items, and/or inventory; orders equipment and supplies; and operates applicable equipment to ensure proper functionality.	Daily 30%
3.	Enters a variety of information and data into applicable spreadsheets and/or databases.	Daily 10%
4.	Organizes the cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of the laboratory facilities; orders inventory and supplies when necessary; and schedules necessary laboratory equipment repairs.	Daily 10%
5.	Creates, maintains, and ensures compliance with applicable laboratory procedures.	Daily 10%
6.	Prepares and maintains a variety of operational records and reports.	Daily 10%
7.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.