Laboratory Assistant - 1350

Maine Maritime Academy

Job Description

Staff, Support & Professional Position

Job Title:  Laboratory Assistant                                              Date:  February, 1990

Job Code:  1350

STATEMENT OF THE JOB

Employee performs clerical, custodial and scientific duties in accordance with specific instructions from a supervisor.

DUTIES OF THE JOB

1.      Assists with the general set-up of the laboratory under the direction of an instructor.

2.      Cleans and dismantles laboratory equipment.

3.      May maintain wet lab and aquaria.

4.      May assist with the collection, preservation and maintenance of marine specimens.

5.      Organizes laboratory equipment and inventories under the direction of a supervisor.

6.      Responsible for the routine maintenance of laboratory and field equipment.

7.      Prepares purchase orders for a supervisor’s signature.

8.      May supervise student to assist in the maintenance of equipment.

This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties, which may be inherent to the position.  The Academy may assign reasonably related additional duties to individual employees consistent with policy and collective bargaining agreements.

MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY

JOB TITLE:  Laboratory Assistant                                        JOB CODE: 1350

WAGE GRADE:   9                                                               TOTAL POINTS: 262