Instructional Laboratory Technician I, Chemistry
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for an Instructional Laboratory I, Chemistry position located at our campus in Menifee, CA. The Instructional Laboratory Technician I, under the general supervision of the Instructional Dean of Math and Science and the direct supervision of the Director of Instructional Laboratory Operations, prepares the laboratories for class session activities in a face to face environment for the physical sciences. The incumbent responds to student questions and maintains a supportive and professional relationship with students, lead instructional laboratory technicians, and faculty. The Instructional Laboratory Technician I perform discipline-specific tasks. Prepares solutions and other laboratory materials; maintains stockrooms; assists in the set up and break down of experiments, assists with receiving, and storing chemicals, laboratory supplies, and equipment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma; AND A minimum of 12 semester units completed in physical sciences (attach transcripts); OR One (1) year experience working in an educational or research laboratory setting; AND Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff
Nice To Haves
- An Associate of Science degree in Physical Sciences or a related field
- One (1) year experience working in an educational or research laboratory
- Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment of chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and technical science.
- A valid California driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Maintain the safety of the preparation area, laboratories, stockrooms, and classrooms by developing good chemical hygiene habits, being alert for chemical spills and potential hazards
- Follow strict safety procedures common to the laboratory
- Answering students’ general questions
- Assist with the monitoring of, and utilization of supplies via periodic inventory reviews to assure a well-stocked laboratory
- Assist with the collection, monitoring, labeling, and storage of chemical waste
- Assis with the neutralization of acid-base chemical returns, precipitation of heavy metals and other chemical returns according to accepted safety and environmental practice standards
- Receive laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment
- Assist faculty with the presentation of proper laboratory techniques to students during the laboratory session
- Assist with the set up and dismantling of experiments as required.
- Clean, replace, and store apparatus and equipment used in laboratory experiments and demonstrations
- Notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs, maintenance or any hazardous condition that exist in the laboratories.
- Participate in laboratory training and Professional Development in order to remain current on technical/educational and safety standards
- Assist Faculty with audio/visual operations
- Assist with the maintaining of specialized files including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and computerized inventory and storage location of chemicals
- Maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public
- Performs other duties as appropriate to the classification as assigned by the department supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
