Instructional Lab Technician - Sciences

SDCCD • San Diego, CA

9d

About The Position

Qualifications Knowledge of: Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the assigned class option. Science laboratory operation at the community college level. Technical aspects of field of specialty. Applicable terminology, precise measurement techniques, and scientific notation relative to the assigned field of science. Operational characteristics of equipment used in the assigned science lab. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Principles and practices used in storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous and biohazardous materials. Principles and practices of record keeping. Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Ability to: Demonstrate competence in assigned area. Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, models, reagents, and other teaching aids for class exercises, experiments, and demonstrations for assigned area. Oversee and maintain safe operation of assigned instructional laboratories and related support areas. Assist instructors in planning demonstrations. Plan and organize work; prioritize and coordinate experimental laboratory set-ups. Use, operate, and ensure the proper operation, care, and security of assigned laboratory equipment, and measuring devices. Issue, present, and receive supplies and specialized materials, which may include chemicals, in a safe and orderly fashion. Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, unknowns, and other laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment utilized by instructors and students in assigned area. Apply techniques of precise measurements and notation. Maintain adequate quantities of lab materials and supplies. Assemble, maintain, and coordinate repair of lab equipment for safety and functionality. Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new lab equipment and systems. Meet schedules and time lines. Maintain records and prepare reports. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Any combination equivalent to: completion of two (2) years of college with major coursework in area directly related to area of assignment AND two (2) years of work experience working in a laboratory type setting.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment used in the assigned class option.
• Science laboratory operation at the community college level.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.
• Applicable terminology, precise measurement techniques, and scientific notation relative to the assigned field of science.
• Operational characteristics of equipment used in the assigned science lab.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Principles and practices used in storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous and biohazardous materials.
• Principles and practices of record keeping.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Ability to: Demonstrate competence in assigned area.
• Any combination equivalent to: completion of two (2) years of college with major coursework in area directly related to area of assignment AND two (2) years of work experience working in a laboratory type setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, models, reagents, and other teaching aids for class exercises, experiments, and demonstrations for assigned area.
• Oversee and maintain safe operation of assigned instructional laboratories and related support areas.
• Assist instructors in planning demonstrations.
• Plan and organize work; prioritize and coordinate experimental laboratory set-ups.
• Use, operate, and ensure the proper operation, care, and security of assigned laboratory equipment, and measuring devices.
• Issue, present, and receive supplies and specialized materials, which may include chemicals, in a safe and orderly fashion.
• Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, unknowns, and other laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment utilized by instructors and students in assigned area.
• Apply techniques of precise measurements and notation.
• Maintain adequate quantities of lab materials and supplies.
• Assemble, maintain, and coordinate repair of lab equipment for safety and functionality.
• Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new lab equipment and systems.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees