Technical Specialist for Science Departments

Technical Specialist for various Science Departments Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the Technical Specialist position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits. Position Summary The Science Technical Specialist is responsible for maintaining the laboratory and support facilities for the designated science departments. Broad duties include preparing laboratories for instruction; maintaining an appropriate inventory of lab supplies, reagents, media, instrumentation, and equipment; managing the chemical database; overseeing the use and disposal of bio/hazardous materials; helping ensure compliance with relevant health and safety lab protocols; and assisting in the hiring and supervision of student lab workers. Maintain the chemical database for all stored chemicals to ensure the University is in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Serve as liaison with the Environmental Health and Safety Officer to ensure proper record-keeping, delivery, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous materials. Provide administrative oversight of the Vivarium, including animal care. Prepare all reagents and media requiring aseptic/sterile techniques for laboratories in microbiology, virology, biotechnology, developmental biology, and similar courses. Perform required maintenance checks for autoclave sterility and proper function. Perform routine maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment such as microscopes, micropipettes, spectrophotometers, and similar instrumentation. Qualifications Three years administrative experience in a science field. Bachelor's degree in a science field such as biology, earth science, or physical science, with expertise in related laboratory techniques. Master's degree in a relevant science field preferred, with prior supervisory experience. Proficiency in database management, mechanical aptitude, ability to work independently, and strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. These qualifications may be waived for individuals with appropriate alternate experience. Compensation and Employee Benefits The Technical Specialist for the Science Departments is compensated at the Administrative 3 salary level in accordance with the State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF). The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans. Equal Opportunity Employer Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at: View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Eastern CT State University