Essential Functions: Oversee and coordinate the preparation and set-up of technical or computer materials, equipment and supplies for several laboratory and lecture sessions. Supervise and prepare specimens, chemical solutions, reagents, cultures, media and other materials for laboratory instruction and research; install software.Coordinate and prepare teaching sessions and arrange appropriate laboratory equipment, hardware and software. Interface with faculty to determine laboratory operational needs. Set-up specialized technical equipment and scientific apparatus, e.g. air tracks, rotators, photogates, oscilloscopes, multimeters,spectrometers, lasers, terminals, printers, etc. as needed for experimental or independent study. Set-up andprepare instruction and lecture demonstrations with appropriate audio visual aids. Assist with in-house laboratory instructional manual preparation.Maintain, repair and adjust minor equipment malfunctions, e.g. frayed cords, bulbs, batteries, belts, etc. Contact machine shop, electronic and other technical personnel in the construction, fabrication and modification of materials and equipment. Troubleshoot problems in operation and demonstration oflaboratory equipment.Order and maintain materials, equipment and supply inventory. Contact vendor representatives and keep abreast of state-of-the-art scientific or computer equipment and technology. Test, recommend and select new software and materials. Oversee and monitor stockroom services; supervise the receipt, issue andstorage of supplies; prepare appropriate paperwork and correspondence as needed. Provide functional supervision to a large number of graduate and/or student teaching assistant supportpersonnel. Assign and evaluate work; provide guidance and instruction as needed. Train in appropriatescientific or computing methods, procedures and technical equipment operation. Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications: -High school graduate or equivalent combination of education and/or experience supplemented by collegelevel coursework in basic sciences, chemistry, computer science, physics, biology or an equivalentcombination of education and/or experience. Bachelor of Science degree preferred.- Considerable knowledge of and experience in the set-up and preparation of a teaching and/or researchlaboratory.- Familiarity with scientific or computing technical principles, methods and equipment.- Ability to communicate effectively with others.- Ability to operate and trouble-shoot technical or computer equipment, software and/or scientific apparatus.- Strong organizational skills; keen attention to detail.- Some supervisory experience required.- Considerable knowledge of computer equipment and word processing and desktop publishing software maybe required.- Typically, incumbents have held positions as Sr. Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Technician or havehad experience in a teaching research laboratory.