Mary Bottcher, Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 3 Science Building, Room 317A 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537 (509) 963-2872 email: bottchem@cwu.edu

Basic Responsibilities

As a science technician and manager of the Biology Stockroom, my job is to work with faculty in supporting class and laboratory needs. Jonathan, Jody and I, all departmental science techs, do overlap in some of these areas.

Area of Emphasis

• Manage operation of the Biology Stockroom
• Purchase and receive goods for labs, field and office
• Maintain records of purchases, Procard budgets, service contracts
• Coordinate laboratory preparations with faculty, teaching assistants
• Maintain chemical inventory using barcode system
• Locate and check out lab and field equipment, cabinet keys, videos
• Assist faculty in labs or on field trips
• Supervise student employees in stockroom-related jobs
• Train students in chemical and lab safety issues
• Oversee departmental equipment inventory
• Coordinate with EHS on hazardous waste disposal
• Coordinate with EHS on Chemical Hygiene Plans for lab areas
• Coordinate and lead tours to Engelhorn Pond, Greenhouse, Science Facility
• Act as building monitor for Biology Department