Preparations Technician Job at Wellesley College
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Job Posting Title
Preparations Technician
Job Description Summary
Admin Non-Exempt
Job Description
Summary:
The Preparations Technician works in collaboration with the Chemistry Prep Room Manager to support all functions relating to successful implementation of chemistry teaching labs. This includes activities related to the proper inventory, upkeep, validation, and preparation of chemical solvents, reagents, solutions, unknowns, glassware, instruments, and basic lab supplies. The Preparations Technician is also responsible for aiding the Manager in supervising work-study students while maintaining an organized and safe environment, as well as addressing the immediate needs of lab instructors to resolve unforeseen issues when reasonably possible. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with functions related to instrumentation or Environmental Health and Safety activities.
Position Responsibilities:
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Supervision of student employees in preparing for laboratories
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Quality Control activities (Inventory, record upkeep, validations)
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Chemical Preparations
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Addressing immediate problems
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Assists the Chemistry Prep Room Manager in supervising 3-5 student workers each semester.
Basic Qualifications:
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BA/BS or Associates in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field. Experience in an educational or laboratory research environment strongly desired.
Skills and Abilities:
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Essential skills include experience in preparing chemical solutions, performing routine chemical experiments, using standard chemical instrumentation or equipment, and a history of following appropriate safety protocols. The position requires strong communication skills with faculty, manager, and students, as well as attention to detail. General computer skills for communication, reviewing or writing documents, and maintaining electronic inventories is also required.
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A desire to work hands-on with students is strongly preferred, and interests in partnering with faculty to consider pedagogical aspects of the laboratory curriculum will be considered.
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Skills considered beneficial, though not required, include experience with analytical instrumentation, following standard operating procedures (SOPs), and hazardous materials/waste handling.
Other:
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This role is working full time hours (35 hours/wk) and 11 months of the year (August - June). This is a regular, ongoing assignment, benefits eligible.
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All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster against COVID‐19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.
Wellesley College offers a wide variety of benefits programs and resources to its employees, including:
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Generous paid time off
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Following one year of employment, Wellesley College will contribute up to 10.5% towards your 403B plan for eligible employees
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Resources to navigate student loan forgiveness
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Free use of the athletic/fitness facilities, including onsite fitness classes
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Free on-site parking in an enclosed parking garage
Worker Sub-Type
Administrative
Time Type
Full time
EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas—the best solutions—draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.
Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.
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