New River Community College
Laboratory Technician (Part-time)
New River Community College, San Mateo, California, United States, 94409
Overview
Laboratory Technician (Part-time) Campus: Cañada College FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: 60 Bargaining Unit: CSEA Months Per Year: 12 Hours Per Week: 18 Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No This is technical work involved in organizing, coordinating, and maintaining supplies, equipment, and instructional support services for a college laboratory. Under direct supervision, the employee uses subject matter knowledge to set up laboratory experiments, prepare and organize solutions and laboratory materials as needed, demonstrate safe use of biologicals and chemicals, supplies, and equipment, store and dispose of a variety of supplies, and assist faculty in maintaining laboratory operations. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving faculty and students for the purpose of providing safety and procedural information concerning laboratory operations and supplies. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to apply safety and other policies and procedures related to laboratory equipment and other supplies, and to resolve frequent minor and occasional major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in student and employee safety, employee time, and money; however, clearly prescribed procedures and other controls limit the risk of serious errors. A Laboratory Technician can lead the work of student assistants as assigned.
Responsibilities
Sets up laboratory equipment for various courses
Maintains laboratory environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
Sets up and puts away equipment for instructors and students
Creates and maintains an inventory of lab supplies using a computer database and restocks supplies as needed
Recommends and assists faculty in the purchase of new equipment as needed; researches vendors, pricing, delivery timelines, and selects vendors as appropriate; orders new equipment, supplies, and materials as needed
Provides support and maintenance of area-specific equipment, supplies, and other related materials
Makes minor repairs to equipment
Maintains an orderly environment
Inventories, monitors, and maintains a list of instructional media used in the lab
Performs other related duties as assigned
Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:
Technical laboratory operational procedures, protocols, equipment, materials, and supplies related to a specific discipline or subject matter, biological and chemical hygiene safety and control measures, and preparation of laboratory experiments in a teaching environment
Required laboratory procedures related to subject-specific occupational safety, cleanliness, and sanitation
Skill in:
Oral communication, including giving clear and concise instructions
Organizing, sorting, categorizing, and accurately retrieving a variety of materials, supplies, and equipment
Working accurately and safely under deadline pressure
Scheduling, coordinating, and performing specialized and technical duties to assure efficient laboratory operations
Following detailed oral and written instructions
Using spreadsheets and a variety of other computer software to track, format, and report financial, statistical, and other detailed data
Communicating respectfully and sensitively with people from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Detailed electronic and manual record keeping
Ability to:
Work effectively as part of a team
Job Requirements
A combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of an Associate degree in the specific discipline or subject matter
Experience in laboratory techniques specific to the discipline/course syllabus
Demonstrates developing knowledge of applicable regulatory and other safety policies and procedures
Successful training and experience in laboratory operations, including research and implementation of state-of-the-art equipment, supplies, and materials
Experience with the organization and maintenance of online and manual records and reports
Experience with computer data entry, modification, and retrieval, and use of a variety of software to produce routine reports, memoranda, and other written materials
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Additional Information Physical/Other Requirements
This classification requires visual comparison and acuity; manual dexterity; data analysis and comparison; oral communication to small and large groups; attention to detail; bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, moving objects of moderate weight, kneeling; handling live animals; exposure to chemicals, fur, dust, odors and fumes; active listening; directive communication; flexibility, adaptability; tact; and good memory in order to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Optional tax-deferred flexible benefit 403(b) and 457 plans are available. If eligible, Classified employees may participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.
EEO Statement:
San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.
Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.
Annual Security Report
San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report outlines campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The report is available on the Public Safety website. Copies can be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or at the three campuses (650) 738-7000.
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Laboratory Technician (Part-time) Campus: Cañada College FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary Schedule: 60 Bargaining Unit: CSEA Months Per Year: 12 Hours Per Week: 18 Mandated Reporter: Yes Campus Security Authority: No This is technical work involved in organizing, coordinating, and maintaining supplies, equipment, and instructional support services for a college laboratory. Under direct supervision, the employee uses subject matter knowledge to set up laboratory experiments, prepare and organize solutions and laboratory materials as needed, demonstrate safe use of biologicals and chemicals, supplies, and equipment, store and dispose of a variety of supplies, and assist faculty in maintaining laboratory operations. Public contact is extensive, primarily involving faculty and students for the purpose of providing safety and procedural information concerning laboratory operations and supplies. A moderate degree of independent judgment and creativity is required to apply safety and other policies and procedures related to laboratory equipment and other supplies, and to resolve frequent minor and occasional major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgment could be costly in student and employee safety, employee time, and money; however, clearly prescribed procedures and other controls limit the risk of serious errors. A Laboratory Technician can lead the work of student assistants as assigned.
Responsibilities
Sets up laboratory equipment for various courses
Maintains laboratory environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition
Sets up and puts away equipment for instructors and students
Creates and maintains an inventory of lab supplies using a computer database and restocks supplies as needed
Recommends and assists faculty in the purchase of new equipment as needed; researches vendors, pricing, delivery timelines, and selects vendors as appropriate; orders new equipment, supplies, and materials as needed
Provides support and maintenance of area-specific equipment, supplies, and other related materials
Makes minor repairs to equipment
Maintains an orderly environment
Inventories, monitors, and maintains a list of instructional media used in the lab
Performs other related duties as assigned
Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of:
Technical laboratory operational procedures, protocols, equipment, materials, and supplies related to a specific discipline or subject matter, biological and chemical hygiene safety and control measures, and preparation of laboratory experiments in a teaching environment
Required laboratory procedures related to subject-specific occupational safety, cleanliness, and sanitation
Skill in:
Oral communication, including giving clear and concise instructions
Organizing, sorting, categorizing, and accurately retrieving a variety of materials, supplies, and equipment
Working accurately and safely under deadline pressure
Scheduling, coordinating, and performing specialized and technical duties to assure efficient laboratory operations
Following detailed oral and written instructions
Using spreadsheets and a variety of other computer software to track, format, and report financial, statistical, and other detailed data
Communicating respectfully and sensitively with people from diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
Detailed electronic and manual record keeping
Ability to:
Work effectively as part of a team
Job Requirements
A combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of an Associate degree in the specific discipline or subject matter
Experience in laboratory techniques specific to the discipline/course syllabus
Demonstrates developing knowledge of applicable regulatory and other safety policies and procedures
Successful training and experience in laboratory operations, including research and implementation of state-of-the-art equipment, supplies, and materials
Experience with the organization and maintenance of online and manual records and reports
Experience with computer data entry, modification, and retrieval, and use of a variety of software to produce routine reports, memoranda, and other written materials
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Additional Information Physical/Other Requirements
This classification requires visual comparison and acuity; manual dexterity; data analysis and comparison; oral communication to small and large groups; attention to detail; bending, stooping, pulling, pushing, reaching overhead, moving objects of moderate weight, kneeling; handling live animals; exposure to chemicals, fur, dust, odors and fumes; active listening; directive communication; flexibility, adaptability; tact; and good memory in order to perform the essential functions.
Benefits:
Benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Optional tax-deferred flexible benefit 403(b) and 457 plans are available. If eligible, Classified employees may participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California.
EEO Statement:
San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity, Title IX, and Section 504 employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We seek to employ individuals who reflect our community's diversity of cultures, languages, and abilities.
Our EEO Plan, grounded in Title 5 regulations, is developed and monitored by an EEO Advisory Committee, reviewed at least every three years, and supported by regular training for all members of selection and screening committees. We collect and analyze recruitment and retention data to measure progress and identify barriers.
Annual Security Report
San Mateo County Community College District's (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report outlines campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The report is available on the Public Safety website. Copies can be obtained by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or at the three campuses (650) 738-7000.
Closes:
To apply, visit
contact information omitted for brevity.
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