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Upstate Medical University · 1 month ago

Instructional Support Technician

Syracuse-Auburn Area

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Upstate Medical University is seeking an Instructional Support Technician to train department personnel in the use of scientific instruments and ensure the proper operation of laboratory facilities. The role involves overseeing tissue culture rooms, performing laboratory research, and providing specialized assistance in instructional research.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Train department personnel in use of facilities and equipment

Train department personnel in use of core scientific instruments housed in the BMB & Upstate Cancer Center Molecular Interactions and Drug Screening Core as well as the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility at SUNY ESF

Ensure proper operation of assigned equipment facilities and instruments, these include ensuring continuity of service contracts, monitoring service contracts and arranging repair

Oversee all department tissue culture rooms including training personnel to use biosafety cabinets and equipment, coordinating cleaning of incubators and biosafety cabinets, ensuring equipment is inspected annually

Oversee department fluorescence microscope. Ensure all users are trained. Maintain operation of microscope

Perform laboratory research and support departmental research

Incumbents will design and perform their own experiments, analyze data and write manuscripts

Will also provide skilled, specialized assistance to faculty, staff, students, and various publics in instructional research, library services, and other research and education related programs or projects

Communicate with other departments, physical plant, purchasing, contracts and all shops (electrical, plumbing, locksmith, etc) as needed