SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the assigned administrator, oversee and coordinate the operations of the complex sciences and allied health stockroom; performcomplex 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 CHARACTERISTICS

The InstructionalLab Technician-Sciences and Allied Health classification works with minimalsupervisionand 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 workingknowledge and understandingof 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 EXPERIENCE

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

Complete

HAZWOPER

40-hour training within six (6) months of hire. Before scanning attachments, remove/redact sensitive, confidential information such as date of birth, social security number, address and photograph.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, procedures and equipment used in science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting labs. Occupational hazards and standard fire safety practices. Proper methods and techniques governing the storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials. Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

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. Assemble, maintain and repair lab equipment for safety and functionality including state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation. Issue, present, and receive equipment, supplies, and chemicals in a safe and orderly fashion. Assist instructors in planning demonstrations. Work independently with little direction. Work with and exhibit sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse racial, ethnic, disabled, sexual orientation, and cultural populations of community college students. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Instructional Lab Technician-Sciences & Allied Health

ESSENTIAL 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 otherlaboratory 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 forthesecurity ofthebuilding,chemicals,equipment,andsupplies; 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. Organize, prepare and maintain laboratory procedures manuals; generate lab protocols for faculty, staff and student workers. Rewrite and update lab experiments to meet need; perform newly introduced experiments before presentation to students; identify problems and advise instructor. 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. Maintain a variety of files and records regarding instructional materials, inventories, purchase orders and equipment repairs. Assist in preparation of the preliminary laboratory budget; project estimated needs, supplies and requests; monitor budget expenditures.

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; distinguish color.

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. September 3-20, 2026 Position advertised; District receives applications September 20, 2026 Initial screening deadline for guaranteed consideration. Position open until filled. September 28-October 2, 2026 Committee reviewing applications. October 5-16, 2026 Search Committee interviews candidates November, 2026 Employment start date pending Governing Board approval.