Position Information

　　Position Title: Laboratory (Biology) Techinician

　　Department: Biological Sciences

　　College/Campus: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

　　Physical location of the position: SuZhou

　　Employment Type: Full-Time

　　Salary range: RMB4000 – 6000/month (Gross)

　　Closing date: 02nd March 2009

　　Department Specific Needs:
　　Laboratory preparation and clean-up, supervising undergraduate lab experiments.

　　BASIC FUNCTION:
　　Under the supervision of the area Biological Science instructors, prepares and standardizes solutions and other laboratory materials; calibrates and makes minor repairs and modifications on equipment; issues and replaces specialized materials used in the laboratories; organizes and maintains stockrooms; sets up and checks out experiments for instructors; responsible for requisitions and receives, stores, and inventories chemicals, laboratory supplies, and equipment to insure adequate stock for laboratory experiments; collects, stores and properly coordinates the disposal of biohazardous and chemical waste as required; maintains accurate records of open accounts and budget information; instruct and supervise student lab experiments

　　EDUCATION:
　　Completion of BSc degree in biological science oriented areas. (Legible copies of transcripts verifying coursework and degree must be included. Official transcripts will be required upon employment.)

　　LANGUAGE:
　　English: good at reading and communication, writing is a plus.

　　EXPERIENCE:
　　Directly related experience dealing with instrumentation unique to the life/physical science laboratories is required. Experience in a college, public health, medical facility, clinical or research laboratory performing laboratory tests is desirable.

　　KNOWLEDGE OF:
　　Methods, techniques, and procedures used in a college science department laboratory program; laboratory equipment, materials, supplies, and laboratory procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology used in life/physical sciences; tools, materials, and equipment used in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation unique to the life/physical sciences; principles, practices, and environmental health and safety regulations impacting laboratory operations; computer and software programs applicable to laboratory operations; inventory techniques and routine record keeping procedures.

　　ABILITY TO:
　　Learn principles, practices, and environmental health and safety regulations applicable in the disposal of hazardous materials; learn budget and revenue control methods used in the District and assist in budget preparation activities; generate and maintain accurate computerized records, databases, reports and files; use hand and power tools in the maintenance of laboratory instruments, equipment and systems; learn and comply with all safety practices applicable to laboratory operations; set up lab equipment and materials used in exercises and experiments; safely handle, store and dispose of hazardous materials; promote and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work independently in carrying out assignments of position.

　　OTHER:
　　Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff and the community.

　　CONTACTS: Co-workers, other departmental staff, faculty, administrators, vendors, repair staff, and students.

　　PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing and light lifting; dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs and body in the operation of laboratory and office equipment. Tasks require extended periods of time at a keyboard.

　　WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal laboratory and office environment.

　　To apply for any of the above position, please provide a CV, a covering letter in English outlining your interest in the post and explaining how you meet the criteria (this is particularly important as it will be taken into consideration when short listing applications), and complete an Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form.  Further details about XJTLU, the job description, Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form can be found on our website: http://www.xjtlu.edu.cn.  A CV, covering letter, Applicant Information Form and Equal Opportunities Form should be sent to jobs@xjtlu.edu.cn by the 2nd March 2009, with the position titles and the corresponding job reference numbers included in the subject line of your email.