Science Lab Coordinator (Biology)

Rancho Santiago Community College District•Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world. Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community. Class Summary Under direction from academic and administrative staff, performs skilled technical duties in the operation and maintenance of science laboratories; performs related duties as required. The Biology Department at Santa Ana College is seeking a new laboratory technician on our technical support team, with concentration on physiology and microbiology. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in biological science, life science, or pharmacological science, plus adequate experience in standard techniques used in biological laboratories. Preferred candidates should be familiar with principles and practices of good health and safety management, hazardous materials storage and handling, and hazardous/ biohazardous waste management and disposal. This position requires excellent aseptic techniques, ability to work with preserved animal specimens, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. We are looking for a detail-oriented laboratory professional who works collaboratively, to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biological or a physical science or equivalent
Two years of experience in a biological or a physical science laboratory
Knowledge of subject matter and techniques related to assigned laboratories
Knowledge of principles, practices and methods of laboratory operations
Knowledge of principles and practices of hazardous materials management, health and safety, and hazardous waste disposal
Operational computer skills
Knowledge of functional characteristics of modern laboratory apparatus, equipment and materials pertaining to assigned laboratories
Knowledge of advanced mathematical principles and scientific concepts
Knowledge of care and maintenance of live animals, plants, and other organisms
Ability to demonstrate correct laboratory methods, practices and techniques
Ability to correctly and efficiently set up lab equipment and prepare materials used in exercises and experiments
Ability to stay apprised of current regulations relating to health and safety, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste disposal
Ability to interpret regulations, rules, material safety data sheets, and other standards relating to laboratory procedures and practices
Ability to generate computerized inventory report and files
Ability to understand the mechanical function of and perform routine maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment in assigned laboratories
Ability to handle, care for, and display living organisms
Ability to interpret and apply administrative policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Ability to select, train, assign work to, and evaluate assigned staff (student assistants and instructional aides)
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Candidate must demonstrate clear evidence of sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community

Nice To Haves

Familiar with principles and practices of good health and safety management, hazardous materials storage and handling, and hazardous/ biohazardous waste management and disposal
Excellent aseptic techniques
Ability to work with preserved animal specimens
Adaptability
Problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented
Works collaboratively

Responsibilities

Performs skilled technical duties in the operation and maintenance of science laboratories
Demonstrate correct laboratory methods, practices and techniques
Correctly and efficiently set up lab equipment and prepare materials used in exercises and experiments
Stay apprised of current regulations relating to health and safety, hazardous materials, and hazardous waste disposal
Interpret regulations, rules, material safety data sheets, and other standards relating to laboratory procedures and practices
Generate computerized inventory report and files
Understand the mechanical function of and perform routine maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment in assigned laboratories
Handle, care for, and display living organisms
Interpret and apply administrative policies, procedures, rules and regulations
Select, train, assign work to, and evaluate assigned staff (student assistants and instructional aides)
Communicate clearly and concisely in English, both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work