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JOB TITLE AND GRADE: Lab Attendant V / SMON

JOB CODE: 001163

DATE: February 2004

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JOB PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, operates sub-storeroom for Chemistry laboratory courses, operates various equipment, and checks for new equipment and chemicals needed.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepares chemical solutions for classes using various concentrated caustic chemicals, bottles, and solutions.

Distributes appropriate chemicals and solutions to laboratory stations for each experiment; and maintains full reagent bottles.

Maintains a clean, usable apparatus for solution preparations.

Sets up demonstration equipment following lab manual instructions.

Maintains inventory of chemicals and ensures correct labeling of bottles.

Notifies supervisor when chemicals are low or new equipment needs to be ordered.  

Assists in production of video taped presentations.

Trains new employees with stockroom procedure and the locations of the various supplies and materials.

Performs related duties as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.

Must possess knowledge of common arithmetical computations.

Some knowledge of various safety equipment including safety glasses; protective coat, apron, and gloves; ventilated hoods; carbon dioxide and dry chemical fire extinguishers; fire showers; fire blanket; first aid equipment; etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:   High school diploma or GED

Experience:   Previous lab experience preferred but not required.   High school chemistry a plus.

Required Certifications/Licenses:  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting, standing, walking, squatting/kneeling, climbing, balancing, reaching, grasping, pushing/pulling, twisting/bending, lifting/carrying, fingering, talking, hearing, and seeing.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Spends most time indoors.   Risk of bodily injury from mechanical parts, electricity, etc.   Possible exposure to fumes, odors, etc. that may affect respiration and skin.

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The intent of this job specification is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this specification.