Jody Scheffelmaier, Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 3 (pictured with Bob Pacha) Science Building, Room 232, 224A 400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA 98926-7537 (509) 963-2158 email: scheffej@cwu.edu

Basic Responsibilities

I help coordinate the support services for the biology faculty and graduate students for a variety of courses and research. I provide professional and technical support requiring the knowledge of several scientific disciplines.

Area of Emphasis

• Coordinate the function of the Media Preparations Laboratory
• Prepare stains, reagents and solutions for various laboratory classes
• Prepare microbiological media for various laboratory classes
• Operate and perform routine maintenance and repair on scientific equipment associated with the teaching and research areas within the department
• Order and dispense supplies, equipment, and materials for classes
• Coordinate laboratory supplies and preparations with faculty and teaching assistants
• Train, supervise, and evaluate student employees
• Co-supervise chemical inventory using barcode system
• Maintain the Biology Department web page

Education

• M.S. Central Washington University, 1984
• MT(ASCP) Central Washington University, 1978
• B.A. Central Washington State College, 1970