ABE Laboratory Technician/Site Coordinator CSUCI

POSITION SUMMARY

Amgen Biotech Experience Los Angeles (ABE-LA), funded by the Amgen Foundation, is an innovative science education program that provides teacher professional development, teaching materials, and research-grade equipment and supplies to secondary schools, free of charge and features a hand-on molecular biology curriculum that introduces students to the excitement of scientific discovery through in-person and online lab experiences.

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The Laboratory Technician/Site Coordinator is the primary staff person at an ABE distribution center, having responsibility for daily workings of the program, and is the primary contact for teachers. This is a full-time, exempt position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The ABE Laboratory Technician/Site Coordinator will:

• Serve as an ABE-LA representative and primary liaison with teachers and ABE program partners on behalf of the distribution center.
• Provide technical assistance and professional development for ABE-LA teachers.
• Work directly and collaboratively with the ABE-LA team, under the supervision of the ABE-LA Site Director, to ensure the quality and outcomes of the work are accomplished in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare lab materials, coordinate kit distribution for teachers, and maintain equipment for the distribution center.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of the ABE-LA teacher training workshops and other ABE-LA teacher events.
• Present at training workshops and facilitate in-person and virtual ABE- LA teacher events as needed.
• Develop online modules using the LabXchange platform for students and teachers.
  Prepare and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Travel once or twice a month to other ABELA centers
• Work on occasional Saturdays and possibly Sundays up to 10 times a year.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience

• (2) years' experience as Lab Technician/Assistant.

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology or a related science field

• 1 year of experience working in a biology/biotechnology laboratory setting.

• Knowledge of OSHA and related laboratory safety guidelines is required.

• Prior teaching experience as a high school teacher or college professor is preferred; graduate teaching assistantship experience is encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, and experience with laboratory equipment and techniques.
• High-standard of "Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)" in a lab environment.
• Essential biotechnology labs skills required: Pipetting, Solution Preparation, Basic microbiology techniques, DNA/RNA extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, Restriction digest, Molecular Cloning, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and Bacterial Transformation.
• Ability to communicate technical information explicitly, troubleshoot and conduct quality control.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize, and handle multiple and changing projects and priorities.
• Able to communicate positively and effectively with school administrators, teachers, students, and LA Promise Fund staff.
• Ability to work with limited supervision as well as in a collaborative team setting.
• The employee's sensory modalities (vision, hearing, smell) and physical capabilities must be sufficient to independently perform duties/functions.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, as needed by the program, including occasional after-hours and weekends.
• Flexible and adaptable individual willing to learn new systems and approaches as technology and platforms change.
• Able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well- organized plan.
• Commitment to LA Promise Fund's mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence
• Computer skills including database, word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and online communications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom)
• Must clear a Live Scan criminal background check.
• Must clear a TB Risk Assessment

Must complete Mandated Reporter training.