Laboratory Technician/Assistant

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Job Overview

The Laboratory Technician / Assistant supports teaching efforts for the Department of Human Science (HSCI) faculty. The individual is integrated into the department via the human science laboratory courses taught by faculty and teaching assistants, and also is part of the research laboratory within the department. Individual coordinates and prepares all laboratory needs for the Human Biology, Microbiology, Molecular and Cellular Fundamentals of Health and Disease, Genetics in Health & Disease, and additional laboratory courses for School of Health.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Laboratory preparation and education

• Supporting student learning and laboratory success

• Research contribution

Work Interactions

Individual will assume a support role for the daily laboratory classes, with their primary responsibility preparing materials and space for the laboratory activities. Reports to Dr. Pablo Irusta, Department Chair of HSCI. The Laboratory Technician/Assistant will contribute to laboratory classes led by HSCI faculty, assisting students during laboratory classes, providing supplementary instruction, and maintaining laboratory resources. In addition, the individual will help with direct research of HSCI faculty and their students, outside of the teaching time. Work hours may fall outside of standard working hours, but are expected to be 40 hours per week.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Applicants are required to have a minimum academic qualification of a B.A. degree, with at least one year of experience in biology and microbiology procedures or wet lab technical experience

• Excellent verbal, written communication, and math skills are required

• Experience with preparation of stock solutions, standard molecular biology techniques, tissue culture skills, and ability to read bacterial and fungal cultures is preferred.

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

$18.40 - $27.33

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.