Physical Sciences Classroom Support Technician

Everett Community College • Everett Community College, WA

1d • $47 • Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinates instructional support activities in the Physical Sciences Department. Coordinates laboratory and technical support for Physics, Astronomy, Geology, Oceanography, and Atmospheric Science courses; provides professional and technical support requiring knowledge of physical science disciplines.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree with major study in a physical science AND Two years of full-time experience as an Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 or equivalent; OR equivalent education and experience.
• Knowledge of physical science laboratory practices, materials, equipment, and instructional procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, including the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting scientific instruments and equipment.
• Skill in organizing laboratory operations, inventories, schedules, purchasing records, and technical documentation.
• Ability to develop and improve laboratory procedures in collaboration with faculty.
• Ability to train and provide technical guidance to students, faculty, and laboratory-support employees.
• Ability to work effectively with students and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to operate office, laboratory, and instructional-support equipment.
• Ability to observe, analyze, and interpret data from various sources.
• Ability to prepare and present detailed information in written and verbal formats.
• Ability to exchange information with others.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and to bend, reach, and move throughout laboratories, storerooms, and instructional spaces.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work safely in the environments, conditions, and hazards typical of physical science laboratories and to use required personal protective equipment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Windows and macOS computers with laboratory sensors, probes, data-collection interfaces, and scientific equipment.
• Computer skills supporting word processing, data analysis, imaging, equipment documentation, and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate laboratory preparation and technical support for Physical Sciences courses, including laboratory- and field-based instruction.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop, test, and improve laboratory procedures, instructional activities, demonstrations, and scientific models.
• Plan laboratory preparation assignments and schedules to ensure that materials, equipment, and supplies are available when needed.
• Advise faculty of potential problems with laboratory activities and recommend modifications to improve feasibility, reliability, or safety.
• Write, edit, and maintain laboratory procedures, equipment instructions, handouts, manuals, and other instructional-support documentation.
• Coordinate laboratory and storeroom operations, including the allocation and use of equipment, materials, and space.
• Collaborate with Engineering laboratory technicians on joint projects and the safe, effective use of shared spaces and equipment.
• Inspect, test, adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair laboratory and instructional-support equipment, including complex repairs within the employee’s training and available facilities; coordinate vendor repair when needed.
• Design, construct, and test specialized equipment used for laboratory experiments and lecture demonstrations in collaboration with faculty.
• Prepare, assemble, set up, and put away equipment, materials, and supplies for laboratory instruction, demonstrations, and class projects.
• Evaluate equipment and supply needs, research products and specifications, and make purchasing recommendations.
• Purchase approved equipment, materials, and supplies using a procurement card or ctcLink requisition; receive items and maintain required purchasing and receipt records.
• Maintain accurate inventories of equipment, hazardous materials, and laboratory supplies; support annual inventory, equipment checkout, and surplus processes.
• Coordinate the storage, maintenance, charging, updating, and availability of laboratory equipment, computers, sensors, probes, and materials.
• Coordinate the safe preparation, handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and other hazardous materials used in Physical Sciences instruction.
• Monitor Physical Sciences laboratories, storerooms, and work areas for compliance with College safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty and other employees to develop and improve safe laboratory procedures and practices.
• Identify and communicate safety concerns, equipment problems, and laboratory conditions requiring corrective action.
• Maintain safety procedures, Safety Data Sheets, records, labels, and other documentation necessary for compliant laboratory operations.
• Support emergency preparedness and response practices for Physical Sciences laboratories and storerooms.
• Train students, faculty, and employees in laboratory techniques, specialized procedures, equipment operation, and safe work practices.
• Provide technical guidance in specialty areas such as scientific instrumentation, sensor-based data collection, and methods of physical analysis.
• Assist and advise students with laboratory assignments, scientific procedures, equipment use, and class projects in coordination with faculty.
• Demonstrate laboratory procedures and equipment use in coordination with faculty.
• Provide technical and instructional support during laboratory activities while faculty retain responsibility for instruction, assessment, and course supervision.
• Develop and maintain written procedures for recurring laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, inventory, purchasing, and safety functions.
• Cross-train with other Natural Sciences laboratory-support employees and, when assigned and appropriately trained, provide limited backup coverage to maintain essential operations.
• Coordinate laboratory-support work and communicate priorities, schedules, and operational needs with faculty and division leadership.
• Perform the full range of duties assigned to lower-level Instruction and Classroom Support Technician classifications.
• Participate in departmental planning related to laboratory facilities, equipment, instructional support, and operational improvements.
• Support the goals and operations of the department, division, and College.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental operations and campus needs.

Benefits

• Overtime eligible – FLSA non-exempt.
• Full-time, 12-month position; schedule may be adjusted for summer operations and occasional evening or weekend assignments.
• Position is subject to Everett Community College policies and procedures and the applicable WFSE collective bargaining agreement.
• Performance will be evaluated after a six-month probationary period and annually.
• Reasonable accommodation is provided in all aspects of employment, including the application process, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and state law.

What This Job Offers

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