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Examples of Major Job Duties

These are intended only as illustrations and are not necessarily complete or accurate for specific positions.

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

  •  Prepares standard laboratory reagents, cultures and solutions
  •  Washes and sterilizes glassware and laboratory equipment
  •   Keeps inventory of laboratory materials and places orders as needed
  •   Sets up experiment apparatus
  •   Performs various routine laboratory procedures as determined by researcher
  •   Keeps records of research results.
LIBRARY SERVICES
  •  Oversees library department desk
  •   Responds to patron's questions and resolves problems
  •   Maintains library databases
  •   Prepares reports on library usage, etc.
  •   Trains student workers
  •   Re-shelves library materials
DATA ENTRY OPERATOR
  • Codes date for entry into computer system
  •  Enters data into system
  •  Verifies data fora accuracy and completeness
  •  Investigates discrepancies in files and reconciles differences
  •  Answers phone inquires regarding data or responds in writing
  •  Keeps files

SECRETARY

  • Composes correspondence
  • Forms and edits brochures, reports, manuscripts, etc.
  • Develops and maintains complex files and databases
  • Researches and analyzes information and drafts reports
  • Keeps department budget, reconciles statements, assists in budget preparation, recommends and approves purchases; may have signature authority on accounts
  • Keeps calendar, arranges meetings
  • Makes travel arrangements and completes travel documents
  • Types correspondence, reports, exams, classroom materials, etc.