Lab Technician - General Chemistry
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Dean of the Science Division and the direction of the Science professors, the Lab Technician (Chemistry) will perform responsible work in the planning of lab set-ups for inorganic and organic chemistry and other physical science labs; maintain laboratories, stockrooms, instrument rooms and the division’s website; provide work direction and guidance to student assistants.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to:
two years college-level course work in chemistry and
two years practical experience in a college science laboratory.
Representative Duties
Plan lab set-ups for inorganic and organic chemistry and physical sciences classes according to established guidelines.
Prepare or oversee student preparation of chemicals, solutions, unknowns, etc. for each lab procedure, demonstration and lab exam.
Oversee the removal of lab set-ups; clean labs and classrooms; assure proper disposal of chemicals.
Purchase local supplies for labs; calibrate instruments as necessary.
Maintain laboratories, stockrooms and instrument rooms; oversee routine clean-up of assigned areas to assure security, health and safety requirements are met; check all instruments and obtain service if needed.
Assist teachers and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting; provide assistance to students according to instructions by teachers.
Prepare and issue material and equipment for student use; maintain records of materials and equipment used by students.
Maintain current inventory of equipment, audio-visual materials, specimens, supplies and chemicals; oversee and assure security of laboratory equipment and process claims according to established procedures and guidelines; monitor budgets and inform instructors of budget status; communicate with vendors; research and purchase equipment and supplies as assigned.
Perform instructional support duties; develop and implement ideas for new labs; develop audiovisual materials and models for classroom use; set up demonstrations for lectures; test new and used available software for classroom or instructor applications.
Coordinate communications to assure efficient and appropriate operation of labs; assist students with replacement of broken or missing locker items and other necessary items; communicate with College departments and support services; communicate with local schools, medical and chemical labs to borrow or loan supplies or chemicals; contact federal and State agencies to maintain or dispose of hazardous substances; contact others to receive or provide information.
Assist the Dean in implementing the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
Adjust, maintain and perform minor repair to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs according to established procedures.
Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required.
Assist in the coordination of the use of lab facilities, assuring the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment.
Train and provide work direction to student workers and other personnel as assigned; hire, assign and review work.
Operate a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment; prepare solutions for assigned labs.
Maintain the division’s website ensuring the information is current and accurate.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
Salary is at Range 32 AA
($16.07 hourly / $2,785 monthly).
Minimum 5% increase if promoted.
10-working month probationary period.
Union membership upon employment.
How to apply:
Application Procedure
Applicants must submit the following materials which must be received by Human Resource Services on or before the application deadline:
June 30, 2008 / 11:00 a.m.
Completed COS classified application form
Letter of interest
Resume
Send to:
Julie Carroll
Human Resource Services
Position 3389-c-02-8
College of the Sequoias
915 S. Mooney Blvd.
Visalia, CA 93277
Note: Incomplete application packages will not be forwarded to the selection committee for consideration in the hiring process. All documents received become the property of the District and will not be returned. Human Resource Services will not copy any of the submitted mat submitted material.
Notice to all candidates for employment
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