Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3

Walla Walla Community College • Walla Walla, WA

12h • Onsite

About The Position

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, temporary Instruction and Classroom Support Technician 3 at the Walla Walla campus. At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The mission of Walla Walla Community College is to remove barriers to access, provide high-quality educational experiences, and facilitate equitable learning and success to cultivate thriving rural communities. The Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3 (ICST 3) position provides direct support for science lab instruction by working collaboratively with science faculty and managing science laboratories. The ICST 3 coordinates instructional support services for a variety of courses within the department and provides professional/technical support requiring knowledge of a variety of scientific disciplines, which may include using a variety of electronics and digital tools.

Requirements

• Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.
• BA in Applied Science or related field and two (2) years of science lab management experience OR Six (6) years of science lab management experience
• Ability to operate, maintain, and support instructional laboratories
• Ability to support hands-on, laboratory-based instruction and assist students in both individual and group learning environments while reinforcing safety, proper technique, and learning outcomes; ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively across multiple instructional areas, and maintain accurate inventory and preparation records;
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with faculty, supervisors, staff, and students;
• Ability to work independently under general supervision with completed work reviewed for effectiveness and expected results;
• Ability to establish constructive working relationships characterized by cooperation, professionalism, mutual respect, and recognition of cultural, ethnic, gender, and individual differences.
• Must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment, and successfully complete a probationary period.
• Candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to safely prepare, handle, store, and dispose of laboratory chemicals and instructional materials in compliance with EH&S, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student populations
• Strong computer experience and aptitude
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with science faculty to determine apparatus and set up needs for pending lab sessions.
• Complete demonstrations and application of laboratory techniques and concepts.
• Anticipate and order materials, supplies and equipment to ensure that lab instruction can occur.
• Create and maintain an electronic record of purchases to enable quick retrieval and summary.
• Assist students in learning the specifics of lab equipment and materials to be used during the lab exercise, emphasizing safety and appropriate handling of lab equipment and materials.
• Maintain a safe, secure, well-organized and adequately stocked storage space for laboratory apparatus, glassware, instrumentation, chemicals, preserved animal tissues, and live cultures.
• Perform or arrange for regular preventive maintenance and repair on scientific instruments and devices including (but not limited to) microscopes, natural gas burners, centrifuges, autoclaves, water deionizers, pH meters, incubators, hot plate stirrers, electronic and mechanical balances.
• Explore maintenance agreements where feasible and logical.
• Notify facilities of maintenance and repair needs.
• Take the lead in developing safe laboratory standards; safe procurement, handling, storage and disposal standards of hazardous chemicals and live and preserved biological specimens; and safe laboratory environmental standards.
• Bring safety concerns to science faculty and supervisor.
• Assist science faculty and other College personnel in recruiting events within the service area.
• Select, hire, train and monitor student employees for work in the science labs.
• Ensure student employee understands and practices safety in the science labs.
• Manage equipment and material inventory
• Assess need of each science discipline and determine best use for lab equipment and materials.
• Lab set up including consultation with instructional faculty, ordering, preparing, demonstrating and maintaining use of all equipment, apparatus, supplies and materials.
• Prioritize needs and develop a purchasing plan to ensure materials arrive on time, tracking the use of supplies and managing orders
• Receive and restock inventory
• Secure and maintain computerized chemical inventory
• Develop and follow laboratory procedures in conjunction with supervisor and faculty
• Manage lab preparation and instructional support activities
• Coordinate with faculty to provide appropriate preparation for laboratory instruction
• Complete demonstrations and application of laboratory techniques and concepts
• Teach portions of lab classes as needed
• Maintain computerized chemical inventory
• Prepare acids, bases, organics, and other corrosive reagents
• Make microbiology media and maintain stock organisms
• Correct, change, and/or replace materials while labs are in session
• Activate and/or set up Zoom rooms for instructors prior to labs
• Direct assigned personnel and/or supervise students
• Provide training for students and faculty as needed
• Create and maintain clean, safe, and well-organized lab spaces.
• Inspect, tests, and repairs equipment
• Maintain a safe work environment, including training and providing the appropriate PPE
• Implement lab hygiene protocols
• Maintains store room functions
• Inspect and test laboratory equipment for proper use and repair.
• Clean and maintain microscopes
• Lab maintenance and cleaning
• Dismantle labs as needed
• Notify the maintenance and custodial staff of facility maintenance and repair needs.
• Participate in regular meetings to outline weekly assignments and ensure standards are being met to the satisfaction of the team
• Effectively communicate needs and concerns as they arise.

Benefits

• medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation leave
• retirement plan
• All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) unless declined at time of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level