Laboratory Technician I

The Opportunity:

The Department of Chemistry is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support the Chemistry and Forensic Science teaching laboratories. The successful candidate will prepare materials and equipment for students and teaching assistants use in the laboratory. This position also requires one to maintain stockroom inventories, safely handle hazardous materials including their proper storage and disposal, clean and reset laboratories between lab sections, and assist with departmental tasks as needed.

We are looking for someone with a can-do attitude who is eager to learn and ready to dive into hands-on work. The ideal candidate will have experience or education in Chemistry or a related area, as well as some familiarity with laboratory work. The selected candidate will work with a variety of individuals across the College and University, and will be a pro at multi-tasking, while prioritizing and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for preparing materials and setting up equipment for teaching lab courses, for maintaining the stockroom and teaching lab areas, and assisting the overall department as needed.

• Ensure teaching labs are setup properly each day with adequate chemicals, supplies and working equipment.

• Assist in developing new experiments, troubleshooting current experiments, and updating lab setup sheets as needed.

• Positively interact with faculty, staff, and students to assist with experiments and functioning of teaching labs.

Minimum Qualification:

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous chemistry experience.

• Previous laboratory experience or experience with scientific instruments.

• Proven ability to follow technical instructions in a laboratory setting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to perform punctual and regular attendance.

Health Assessment Required:

UCF policy requires completion and passing of a physical exam for this position.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This position will work 40 hours per week. The schedule for this position varies based on laboratory hours and availability. Laboratories are open Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM to 7:20 PM; and Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:20 PM. Summer hours may vary.

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Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.