Laboratory Technician/Physical Sciences

Nocccd•Anaheim, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory or a technical support service center. The role involves assisting faculty with equipment, preparing and issuing materials for student use, maintaining a safe and orderly laboratory environment, ordering and managing supplies, troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on equipment, and maintaining records. The technician will also operate specialized equipment, perform clerical duties, coordinate exhibits, and train others. A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is essential, including participating in DEI trainings and fostering a welcoming environment. Additional duties may include budget management and hosting public functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years college-level course work in area of specialization and extensive practical experience in area of specialization.
Commitment to diversity.
All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff.
The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion into the duties and responsibilities for this position.
Minimum of one (1) year experience working in an educational or research laboratory; knowledge of laboratory principles should include understanding of research practices, procedures, and equipment of physics, astronomy, geology, and technical science.
Associate of Science degree in Physical Sciences or a related field.
Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity minded manner.
Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.

Responsibilities

Assists in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory or for a technical support service center; performs specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations.
Assists faculty in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies.
Prepares and issues materials and equipment for student use; maintains records of materials and equipment used by students.
Prepares instructional materials and equipment for faculty demonstration and student use as requested, according to approved procedures.
Maintains laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Orders, receives and stores supplies, materials and equipment; maintains inventories, assures that adequate quantities are available for instructional use.
Troubleshoots, adjusts, maintains and performs minor repairs to equipment; reports major repair needs or arranges for repairs according to established procedures.
Prepares and maintains various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required; operates a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment; performs some clerical duties as required.
Assists in the coordination of exhibits or the use of lab facilities and assures the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment.
Trains and provides work direction to others as directed.
Learns and applies emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
Participate in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff and to address student achievement gaps; active assistance in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment; attend and participate in diversity, equity and inclusion trainings and events.
Performs related duties as assigned.
In addition to the essential functions, the Laboratory Technician may prepare for and host various public functions, as well as maintain budgets for their assigned department.