SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONUnder the direction of the appropriate administrator, oversee and coordinate the operations of the complex sciences and allied health stockroom; perform complex technical work related to sciences, phlebotomy, medical lab technology, hematology, and medical assisting including to prioritize, distribute, and coordinate lab assignments; and train, assign, and review work assigned to students and lab technicians.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Instructional Lab Technician-Sciences and Allied Health classification works with minimal supervision and is responsible for labs that use complex, state-of-the-art equipment and analytical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of hazardous chemicals. The Science and Allied Health labs are a diverse and dynamic environment requiring that the incumbent maintain a current working knowledge and understanding of complex equipment, instrumentation, hazardous chemicals, and related safety regulations in unrelated areas. This classification is distinguished from the Instructional Lab Technician – Science by the advanced level of knowledge required of multiple programs and disciplines, as well as health and safety regulations for multiple types of lab environments, and the responsibility for training other technicians, instructors, and student workers to safely work in such an environment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEAny combination equivalent to: completion of two (2) years of college with major course work in science, medical lab technology, phlebotomy, and/or medical assisting or a related field;
AND Two (2) years of work experience that demonstrates knowledge in assigned areas.
- One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
- If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
- Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE Certification as a First Responder in Handling Hazardous Materials Incidents.
Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.PREFERRED LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.
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DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Maintenance of cadavers and preserved animal specimens.
- Operation, procedures, and basic maintenance of autoclaves.
- Preparation and maintenance of microbiological cultures and sterile technique.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:- Principles, practices, procedures and equipment used in science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting labs.
- Science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting laboratory operations at the community college level.
- Operational characteristics of state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and equipment used in the science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting departments.
- Occupational hazards and standard fire safety practices.
- Proper methods and techniques governing the storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.
- Principles and practices of record keeping.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
Ability to:- Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, models, reagents and other teaching aids for class exercises, experiments and demonstrations.
- Prioritize and coordinate experimental laboratory set-ups.
- Use and operate a variety of technical laboratory equipment and measuring devices.
- Apply techniques of precise measurement and notation.
- Ensure the proper operation, care and security of assigned equipment, specialized materials and supplies.
- Assemble, maintain and repair lab equipment for safety and functionality including state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.
- Demonstrate competence in the areas of science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting.
- Issue, present, and receive equipment, supplies, and chemicals in a safe and orderly fashion.
- Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, unknowns, and other laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment utilized by chemistry, instructors, and students.
JOB DESCRIPTION: Instructional Lab Technician-Sciences & Allied HealthESSENTIAL DUTIES- Assign locker equipment and explain locker responsibility to students; check students out of assigned lockers; clean up lockers from students that dropped class; clean and prep lockers for the following semester; prepare assessment of charges and place holds on students not checked out of locker.
- Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; ensure that all supplies, equipment, and chemicals are presented in a safe and orderly fashion for each specific lab according to the schedules of faculty for both day and evening labs; prepare chemical solution, reagents, unknowns and other laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment; dismantle and clean up labs.
- Maintain stock rooms, laboratories, prep areas and other assigned areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition; encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices; assume responsibility for the security of the building, chemicals, equipment, and supplies; store, handle, treat, and dispose of hazardous chemicals as necessary for all instructional programs in the Center/School according to applicable safety laws and regulations..
- Participate in safety programs and workshops; institute necessary changes to keep department functioning in a safe manner; encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices.
- Organize, prepare and maintain laboratory procedures manuals; generate lab protocols for faculty, staff and student workers.
- Maintain state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation; test, adjust, maintain, use, and perform minor repairs including necessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment to ensure optimal operation; monitor gas levels; send equipment out for major repairs; coordinate usage of instrumentation with other departments.
- Assist instructional staff; provide safety training to part-time instructional staff; demonstrate departmental procedures in the lab.
- Assist in preparation of the preliminary laboratory budget; project estimated needs, supplies and requests; monitor budget expenditures.
- Participate in setting up for the faculty lecture series, majors meetings, science opportunity day and chemical demonstrations.
SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Bargaining Unit PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT This is a non-telecommuting position.Environment: Work is performed primarily in an instructional lab setting with frequent contact with student and staff; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, fumes, dust, gases; work in or with water.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an instructional lab setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; operate a variety of laboratory equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
TENTATIVE TIMELINE: Any application received after the initial screening deadline is not guaranteed a review.
May 23-June 8, 2025 | Position advertised; District receives applications |
June 8, 2025 | Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position open until filled. |
June 16-20, 2025 | Committee reviewing applications. |
June 23-27, 2025 | Search Committee interviews candidates |
July, 2025 | Employment start date pending Governing Board approval. |
