Science Department Lab Technician Job at Dwight Englewood School, Englewood, NJ

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  • Dwight Englewood School
  • Englewood, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Lab Technician Job Description

Dwight-Englewood School, the largest independent school in Bergen County, NJ, and a growing, vibrant, and diverse learning community in the New York City metro area, is seeking a creative and patient Laboratory Technician. This is a full-time position. The Department serves students in grades PreK–12, including an Integrated Biology & Chemistry program in 9th and 10th grades as well as Physics, AP courses, and electives in 11th and 12th grades.

Responsibilities: The Laboratory Technician supports teachers in providing a robust laboratory experience, all in close consultation and coordination with the Science Faculty. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Preparing solutions and other materials

  • Purchasing and keeping current inventory of supplies and chemicals

  • Setting up and disassembling materials for classroom demos and experiments

  • Cleanup of laboratory spaces and materials

  • Monitoring safe storage and disposal of chemicals in accordance with all state and federal regulations, in coordination with the Chemical Safety Officer

  • Being the point person for our on-site greenhouse and maintaining it

Additionally, this position may also include working with students on independent research projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a laboratory science; Master’s degree preferred

  • Strong organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively

  • Understanding of safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals

  • Laboratory research and/or laboratory teaching experience

  • Some knowledge of botany and experience in working in a greenhouse (prior experience with iGrow is ideal, but a willingness to learn it is a must)

  • A desire to work in an educational environment

  • Experience preparing different types of gels and bacterial cultures

Job Tags

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