Tracy L. DeRocher

Biology Department Technical Assistant @ Skidmore since 2002

Address:
Skidmore College
Biology Department - CIS 147
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Telephone:
(518) 580-5087

Fax:
(518) 580-5071

E-mail:
tbroders@skidmore.edu

Education:

B.S., Animal Science, Cornell University, 1999

Position Responsibilities:

As Technical Assistant, Tracy works closely with the department chair(s) and administrative assistant in job duties which include:

1. maintenance of aviaries, amphibian tanks, aquaria, and other animal culture facilities;

2. coordination and maintenance of the Skidmore Greenhouse, displays in the Dana Science Center atrium, and plant culture facilities;

3. maintenance of the department's microscopy facilities and associated photographic and digital capturing systems;

4. coordination of departmental activities and maintenance of repairs with Skidmore's Facilities Services department;

5. coordination of maintenance of common departmental equipment including centrifuges, autoclaves, laptop computers, deionization systems, growth chambers, office equipment, and others;

6. coordination of chemical and biological safety protocols and files in the department;

7. maintenance of the Biology Department web site; and

8. work with the departmental administrative assistant on miscellaneous technical and related administrative duties.

Other:

New York State Certified EMT-B

Member of Community Emergency Corps, Ballston Spa, NY