Instructional and Classroom Support Technician 3 - Science

Green River College•Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 3 position coordinates and provides laboratory support to undergraduate courses in life science laboratories, primarily in Biology and A&P (anatomy and physiology). The position provides professional and technical support requiring knowledge of scientific discipline including equipment, materials, techniques, and procedures. Under general direction, the position completes lab set-ups, maintains organized lab rooms and prep rooms, and coordinates with faculty to modify and/or adapt experiments and demonstrations or implement new experiments and demonstrations. This position reports to the Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 4. This is an eleven-month, forty-hour per week, cyclic position, with four unpaid weeks off annually. The cyclic break schedule may consist of four consecutive weeks off from August 16 through September 15 or may be divided into two weeks following the conclusion of Summer Quarter and two weeks during Winter Break, based on departmental and operational needs. Schedule may vary to meet laboratory and campus needs. Hours of work will primarily be 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The work schedule may vary to meet laboratory and campus needs. ABOUT THE COLLEGE: Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities. The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree with major study in a basic applied science AND two years of full-time experience as an Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 or equivalent; OR equivalent education/experience.
Ability to investigate/research external information resources to determine proper procedures and best laboratory practices.
Knowledge and understanding of relevant laboratory standards and safety.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Skill demonstrated and experience in instructional laboratory support.
Actively acquires new skills and competencies; accepts personal responsibility to develop talents and knowledge.
Ability to prioritize tasks and projects, manage and organize supplies, and multi-task to assist others.
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to work on feet for an extended period.
Driver's license and transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education.
Prior responsibility for technician support of a college level science course.
Specific experience in support of science laboratory curriculum.
Experience with the design, construction, troubleshooting, and minor repairs of laboratory materials and equipment.
Experience working with any of the following instrumentation: microscopes, thermocycler, autoclave, sterilizers, sensors, or other biological equipment.
Experience working with biological samples in a laboratory setting; handling chemicals and hazardous and/or biological waste.
Significant coursework in biology, anatomy, physiology, and/or chemistry.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to support student learning by setting up instructional lab materials.
Operate, maintain, and repair laboratory instruments and equipment.
Determine need for materials, equipment, and instruments necessary for assigned course load; order or procure necessary items within budgetary limitations.
Maintain and develop lecture demonstrations, test lab experiment procedures.
Develop and construct apparatus used in demonstrations; prepare and set up equipment and materials for laboratory experiments using safe procedures in handling hazardous materials; prepare solutions, specimens, media and organisms for all lab classes, demonstrations, and class projects.
Search literature to determine methods to improve laboratory techniques and the teaching of scientific principles to students.
Organize and prioritize tasks to meet strict deadlines as set forth in syllabus/class schedule.
Advise faculty and students of potential safety problems with equipment or chemicals.
Train faculty and students in use of equipment and advanced instrumentation.
Follow appropriate disposal method for waste generated in laboratory experiments.
Assist instructors in optimizing the laboratory learning environment.
Adhere to procedures and guidelines established by the college.
Responsible for all aspects of laboratory coordination including instructional support, equipment purchasing, and stock room functions.
Maintain assigned space, equipment, chemicals, and use of space.
Monitor laboratory areas to ensure compliance with safety policies.
Maintain safe working environment; understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, established standards.
Provide clean and organized labs and materials.
Develop standard operating policies and procedures.
Collaborate with Environmental Safety Manager or college designee in developing safe laboratory procedures and practices.
Order and dispense supplies, equipment, and materials; maintain records.
Maintain and/or implement an up-to-date electronic database of equipment, supplies and chemicals in the lab stock room.
Evaluate equipment specifications and make purchase recommendations.
Prepare cost estimates, may coordinate with outside vendors and maintain budgetary spreadsheets.
Provide direction to work study students.
Participate in campus-wide events as directed.
Participate in committees as appropriate.
Perform other duties as required.