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Glendale Community College
Laboratory Technician
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What they do
A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.
$47,277 / year median in Arizona
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Laboratory Technician Job ID:
322728Location:
Glendale Community College Full/Part Time:
Full Time Regular/Temporary:
Regular Hiring Salary Range $19.17- $23.99/hourly, DOE Grade 109 Work Schedule Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday
- Friday, 9am
- 5:30pm Wednesday, 11am
- 5 pm (hours may vary depending on business need) Work Calendar 10 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges.
- creating excellence in education for a better world.
MCCCD:
Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off:
Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributionsOptional Retirement Plans:
403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependentsAnnual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs:
District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary The Lab Technician supports academic laboratory and instructional operations by preparing, maintaining, and servicing laboratory equipment, instructional spaces, supplies, and computer resources. This role assists faculty and students with laboratory setup, demonstrations, learning activities, and testing while ensuring safety procedures are followed. The Lab Technician maintains instructional materials, and inventory, responds to information requests, coordinates equipment repairs and purchasing, provides basic computer troubleshooting for students, and works with internal staff as needed to support effective instruction. Essential Functions Laboratory Operations, Equipment, and Facility Support- 30% Prepare, monitor, maintain, and service laboratory equipment, instructional spaces, supplies, computers, and related resources; coordinate repairs and maintenance services as needed. Instructional and Faculty Support
- 20% Assist faculty with laboratory setup, demonstrations, learning activities, testing, and basic operational needs; assist in planning laboratory and instructional work assignments. Safety Monitoring and Compliance
- 15% Monitor laboratory environments and ensure adherence to safety procedures in the use of equipment, instructional spaces, and materials. Inventory, Purchasing, and Vendor Research
- 15% Maintain supplies inventory and storage areas; assist with purchasing and requisitioning processes; research equipment and supply information and pricing from vendors. Documentation, Records, and Customer Support
- 10% Prepare and maintain student paperwork, instructional documents, procedural records, and related documentation; receive and respond to information requests and inquiries. Technology Support and IT Coordination
- 10% Provide basic computer hardware and software troubleshooting for students and liaise with internal departments for additional support as needed Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of laboratory experience such as maintaining equipment, facility space, supplies or other resources used for laboratory purposes in the area of assignment.