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Specialist III, Media Prep, Biology (Part-Time)
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Position Number: 5442425
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Specialist III, Media Prep, Biology (Part-Time)

Salt Lake Community College

Position Title: Specialist III, Media Prep, Biology (Part-Time)

Open Internally or Externally: External

If faculty, tenure track status: Not Applicable

Reports to (title): Associate Dean, Biology

Department: Biology -2G7 (School of STEM)

Requisition Number: P25018

Position Type: New position

Job Category: Part-Time Staff - Variable

FT/PT: Part-time

Initial Work Location: Taylorsville Redwood Campus

Starting Salary: $16.74-$18.32

Job Open Date: 07/17/2024

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Priority Review Date:

Job Summary: Under Lab Staff Supervision, conduct biomanufacturing to prepare high quality microbiology culture media and other reagents in accordance with manufacturer directions and in-house SOPs for use in Biotechnology and Biology Laboratories at SLCC.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties: In order of priority:
Prepare high quality media, including microbial agar plates, liquid media, and other reagents. Perform complex calculations based on molarity, percent by volume, dilutions, ppm, and ppb. Properly operate and maintain laboratory equipment including but not limited to pH meters, hotplates, mixers, and balances, to mix, dispense, pump and measure media and solutions. Perform specific tasks associated with media prep, including but not limited to pH titration, osmolality adjustment, sterile filtration techniques, and aliquots. Promote and maintain a safe working environment by following all laboratory safety guidelines and wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as appropriate. Safely operate automated glassware dishwasher. Safely operate an autoclave to sterilize media, reagents, and supplies. Ensure uninterrupted supply of media to meet laboratory client needs based on deadline requirements. Maintain accurate laboratory and accounting records. Responsible for the general organization, cleanliness, and upkeep of the laboratory area. Properly dispose of laboratory waste as appropriate. Provide input for the improvement or revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as appropriate. Determine inventory, supply and material needs and assist with maintaining and ordering lab equipment, supplies and reagents. Manage laboratory SOPs and maintain laboratory records for accounting and inventory management. May work with student interns. Perform other assigned duties as may be required.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Continued:

Minimum Qualifications: AS or BS in biotechnology, or equivalent related experience. 1-2 years experience working in a biotech/biology/microbiology laboratory in an academic or industry environment. Familiarity with scientific lab equipment and biomanufacturing techniques. Experience with aseptic techniques and quality control measures.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in GMP, quality control, accounting and record maintenance. Experience with Integra MediClave, MediaJet, and Markem-Imaje instruments or similar. Experience with automated robotic biomanufacturing equipment. Experience working in a production environment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to move a minimum of 25 lbs. Maintain a professional and positive attitude, with the ability to grow, adapt, and take direction as necessary. Professional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to set priorities, organize tasks, and take initiatives within established parameters. Able to coordinate workflow and direct resources to meet deadlines. High regard for accuracy and attention to detail. Experience recommended with laboratory quality control. Must be detail oriented, possess organizational skills to multi-task and problem solve, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively. Knowledge of general accounting methods and knowledge of computers and software. Manage budget and resources, inventory, perform costing analyses.Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people with a variety of abilities and backgrounds, to maintain good working relationships across the College. Ability to work with all groups from a variety of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, and with community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities.

Non-Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

Special Instructions: Maximum 25 hours per week. Part-time, day hours.

SLCC Highlights: Salt Lake Community College is Utahs largest open-access college with the most diverse student body in the state. We proudly educate 45,000+ students pursuing degrees in 100+ programs across 8 areas of study, and Utahs fastest growing industries and four-year baccalaureate programs consistently welcome SLCC graduates. Every SLCC employee has a hand in transforming students lives to strengthen its surrounding communities. SLCC employees work at 11 locations across the valley and capital city of Salt Lake with easy access to the beautiful Wasatch Mountains, world-class outdoor recreation, sporting events, museums, history, and arts and entertainment.Salt Lake Community College seeks and values contributions from each community member and welcomes new and diverse perspectives. A respectful work environment is its top priority; academic excellence and lasting transformation come about when diverse voices can speak and collaborate freely. As an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution, SLCC leads the state with the highest enrollment of students from the Latinx/a/o community. SLCC is committed to serving diverse students and being a model for inclusive and transformative education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SLCC Information: Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is fully committed to policies of equal employment and nondiscrimination. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, religion, protected veteran status, expression of political or personal beliefs outside of the workplace, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.SLCC is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS").This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.slcc.edu/postings/59191