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Laboratory Technician
Job Description
Laboratory Technician El Camino College Compton Center
- 4.7 Compton, CA Job Details $4,048.08
- $5,696.
07 a month 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Employee assistance program 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Computer operation Computer skills
Full Job Description Job Detail Job Title:
Laboratory Technician Req:
C2026-010
Location:
Compton College Division Mathematics and Natural Sciences Position Type:
Classified Staff Salary Min/Max:
$4048.08
- $5696.
07 per month
Posting Close Date:
10/22/2026
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, performs specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory; designs and develops prototype experiments and demonstrations in a specialized subject area; prepares, receives, stocks, and issues laboratory materials, equipment and supplies; and performs related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Assists in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory in a specialized subject area; performs specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations. Prepares and issues material and equipment for student use; maintains records of materials and equipment used by students. Prepares instructional materials and equipment for teachers' demonstrations and student use as requested. Conceptualizes, designs, and develops prototype experiments and demonstrations in the specialty field to which assigned, as requested by instructors; assists with complex hazardous experiments, as requested. Maintains laboratory environment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition. Assists students during experiments and with laboratory-based homework assignments. Serves as technical resource for faculty, staff, and students; trains or assists faculty in the use of technical equipment; performs various special activities related to laboratory work. Determines requirements for new and replacement equipment; researches vendors, costs, availability, and product specifications; recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and materials; orders, receives, and stores supplies, materials, and equipment; maintains inventories, assuring that adequate quantities are available for instructional use. Fabricates equipment used in laboratory; adjusts, maintains, and performs minor repair to lab equipment; reports major repair needs or arranges for repairs according to established procedures. Prepares and maintains various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required. Assists in the coordination of the use of lab facilities, assuring the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment. Provides assistance with and explanation of laboratory procedures and methods to students. Trains and provides work direction to student workers as assigned. Operates a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment. Keeps current with changes in pertinent laboratory materials and equipment in the field of specialty to which assigned and makes appropriate recommendations. Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to an Associate's Degree with coursework in the assigned area of specialization and one (1) year of practical experience in an instructional laboratory setting of the area of specialization.
Licenses and Certifications:
None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. This classification primarily works indoors and requires frequent standing in and walking between work areas. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and shelve materials. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and some direct exposure to hazardous physical and/or chemical substances and materials. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS/CLEARANCES
Criminal Justice Fingerprints. Tuberculosis screening. District pre-placement drug testing at District expense.
WHAT WE OFFER
Voluntary (Medical/Dependent Day Care) Flexible Spending Account $50,000 life insurance benefit Deferred Compensation Program (403(b)/457 plans) Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS/CalPERS) Abundant Professional Growth & Development Opportunities Cumulative sick leave Employee Assistance Program Environment that fosters diversity and inclusion Progressive and innovative culture
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must submit the following documents by the closing date: Online application: Compton Community College District
- Administration
- Human Resources Cover letter. (Letter of introduction highlighting your education and experience.) Resume. Pertinent transcripts (only in pdf format) as stated in the job qualifications. (Unofficial computer
- generated academic records/transcripts must include the name of the institution and degrees awarded to be acceptable.
) Multiple page transcripts must be loaded as ONE pdf document.
Foreign Transcripts:
Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. For information on transcript evaluation services, please visit: http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
Please Note:
Documents uploaded for a previous position cannot be reused for other positions. You must submit the required documents for each position you apply for by the closing date. Failure to do so will result in an in. Applications with an incomplete status will not receive consideration. You may check the status of your application online.
ALL APPLICATIONS MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT
Compton Community College District
- Administration
- Human Resources
ICT AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ACCESSIBILITY STANDARD STATEMENT
CCCD is committed to ensuring equal access to instructional materials and information and Communications technology (ICT) for all, particularly for individuals with disabilities, in a timely manner. In accordance with California Government Code 7405, Government Code §11135, Government Code §11546.7, and best practices, CCCD will comply with the accessibility requirements of Section 508 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Any individual with a disability, who requires reasonable accommodation, may request assistance by contacting the Human Resources Office at (310) 900-1600 extension 2400, or completing form PC1105, a minimum of five (5) working days prior to closing date for this position.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applications will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Applicants who meet the basic qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest degree of desirable qualifications will be invited to the college at their own expense. During the campus visit, each applicant will be tested and/or interviewed. The Human Resources Office will rate responses to the questions or interview questions. Based upon this rating, a small number will be invited to the campus a second time for an interview.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
To be considered in the initial committee review, all materials requested in this vacancy notice must be received no later than the filing deadline. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate materials for each position. The District does not return materials submitted an application for a position.
SUBMISSION OF THESE MATERIALS IS THE APPLICANT'S RESPONSIBILITY.
During the interview, consideration will be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs. The District reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interview. Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by letter or email. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Special Trustee has acted upon the District's recommendation for employment. The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or to delay indefinitely filling this position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate applicant pool. Staffing of this position is contingent upon the availability of funding.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
Compton College is a dynamic learning community that offers a wide range of transfer and degree courses, as well as career and technical education. Enrolled students may earn an associate degree or certificate, transfer to a four-year university or train for a career. Compton College is part of the Compton Community College District, which encompasses an area of about 29 square miles, making educational services available to nearly 300,000 residents of Compton, Lynwood, Paramount and Willowbrook, as well as portions of Athens, Bellflower, Carson, Downey, Dominguez, Lakewood, Long Beach and South Gate. About 350 full
- and part-time faculty teach more than 43 degree programs and 47 certificate programs.
Students have access to excellent academic offerings, career training programs, and support services including counseling, tutoring and mentoring programs. Faculty and staff are committed to student-centered curriculum, fulfilling the college vision to be the leading institution of student learning and success in higher education. The Compton College campus includes 54 buildings across 88 acres. In November 2002, the district won voter approval of Measure CC, authorizing the issuance of $100 million in general obligation bonds to upgrade classrooms, labs, infrastructure, and instructional equipment, while making much-needed health and safety repairs and energy-efficiency improvements. In November 2014, district voters approved Measure C, a $100 million facilities bond designed to make technology and safety upgrades campuswide.
HISTORY OF COMPTON COLLEGE
The Compton Community College District (CCCD) was established in 1927 as a component of the Compton Union High School District. In 1950, voters approved a bond issue separating the college from the high school district. Construction of the new college campus was completed on the present site. Classes began on the new campus in fall 1956. On June 7, 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) granted initial accreditation status to Compton College. The action established Compton College as an accredited college within the El Camino Community College District. Compton College was officially named the 114th California Community College through unanimous vote by the Board of Governors in July 2017. On August 29, 2018, California Community Colleges Chancellor Eloy Oakley issued Executive Order 2018-01 declaring Compton College will operate as an independent college under the authority of the Compton Community College District (CCCD) Board of Trustees effective June 7, 2019.
MISSION STATEMENT
Compton College is an equity-driven, inclusive community resource dedicated to providing opportunities and support for historically underserved student populations, particularly students of color. We cultivate a sense of belonging to support students in achieving their academic goals. Compton College provides students with knowledge, strategies, and skills needed for workforce readiness and facilitates clear pathways for program completion and transfer to four-year institutions, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our local community.
THE COMPTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Compton Community College District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, marital status, denial of Family & Medical Care Leave, national origin (including language limitations), ancestry, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics), age (40 and above), disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, denial of pregnancy disability leave or reasonable accommodation, or other protected classes, or obligations to the National Guard or Reserve Forces of the United States. For specific details on this policy, please contact EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To be included in the initial screening, application materials must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on the closing date. The Compton Community College District is committed to providing an educational and employment environment in which no person is subjected to discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age (over 40), disability (mental or physical), sex, gender (including pregnancy and childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or retaliation; or on any other basis as required by state and federal law.
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Benefits
- Sick Leave
- Professional Development
- Mentorships
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans