Laboratory Technician

**Laboratory Technician ** Mount Vernon Nazarene University exists to shape lives through educating the whole person and cultivating Christ-likeness for lifelong learning and service. Mount Vernon Nazarene University (MVNU) is an intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional-age students, graduate students, and working adults who seek opportunities to learn and grow in an academic community of faith. The University provides the context for a transformational experience through excellent academics, service opportunities, caring relationships, and a nurturing spiritual and social environment. Faculty, staff, and students are challenged to achieve their highest potential, to become increasingly Christ-like and to make a difference in their world through lifelong service. The University seeks a full-time, 9-month, Laboratory Technician for its department of Biology and Physical Sciences on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Biology and Physical Sciences Department Chair and is available beginning in August, upon appointment of a successful candidate. The University pay grade for this position is "B". A full complement of benefits is provided including a health care plan, retirement plan, and tuition assistance (for self and dependents). The candidate will also receive generous holidays, vacation, and sick time earned on an accrual basis. Responsibilities for this position include: - Assisting faculty with the preparation of laboratories for biology students - Providing direct laboratory assistance to students taking biology courses - Grading student laboratory reports and quizzes - Proctoring quizzes and exams for biology courses - Providing student help sessions for biology courses - Media and culture preparation for microbiology - Maintenance of - Microbiology stocks - Geranium stocks - DNA fingerprinting stocks - General biology instrument maintenance - Assisting in coordinating the work of student laboratory assistants - Other duties as assigned Expectations for the successful candidate: - Evangelical Christian statement of faith and active involvement in a local church fellowship - Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related discipline - General laboratory skills and understanding of and commitment to laboratory safety - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) - Experience working with undergraduate students - Demonstrated attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy - Ability to communicate in a positive and productive manner with faculty and students - Ability to lift 25 lbs To be considered for this position, please email a resume to [email protected] and complete the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs/application . Applicants submitting materials via email should attach either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be mailed to: Mount Vernon Nazarene University Human Resources 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050 Professional and personal references are required, consistent with the responsibilities associated with this position. A background check will be performed prior to appointment. Mount Vernon Nazarene University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or military service in administering its employment policies and practices. As a religious educational institution under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, the University is permitted by law to consider religious beliefs/practices in making employment decisions and does so t