Provisional Part-Time/Temporary Laboratory Technician

Provisional Part-Time/Temporary Laboratory Technician Compton Community College District - 3.0 Compton, CA Job Details Part-time $23.35 - $32.86 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Qualifications Computer operation Chemical handling safety procedures Records maintenance Laboratory safety Equipment repair Phone communication Safety regulations Laboratory instruction Scientific research Employee relationship building English Laboratory equipment calibration Laboratory reports Laboratory equipment repair Computer hardware Working with students Hardware support Laboratory preventive maintenance Laboratory inventory records management Associate's degree Industrial chemical handling Chemical safety protocols

Full Job Description Job Detail Job Title:

Laboratory Technician- Provisional Req:

C2025-087

Location:

Compton College Division Student Services Position Type:

Classified Staff Salary Min/Max:

$23.35- $32.86 per month

Posting Close Date:

06/17/2026

Job Description:

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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from an assigned Dean or other supervisor. Exercises no supervision of staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This class operates and maintains an instructional laboratory in a designated subject area. Responsibilities include providing technical assistance to instructors and students in those courses that require laboratory work, such as assisting with setup, maintenance, and replacement of laboratory equipment, record-keeping, and maintaining the laboratory in a safe and efficient working order. This class is distinguished from the Tutorial Assistant in that it requires the knowledge of specialized equipment and materials related to the assigned scientific laboratory.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, procedures and equipment of assigned subject area. Standard instructional laboratory procedures. Safety regulations involving area of specialty. Principles and practices of providing work direction and training. Technical aspects of field of specialty. Safe and proper use and storage of hazardous or toxic materials. Operation, maintenance, repair, and calibration of technical equipment. Record keeping principles and procedures. Modern office practices and technology, including personal computer hardware and software applications related to the work. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students, and District staff, including individuals of various ages, various socio-economic and ethnic groups.

Ability to:

Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations. Provide technical information and assistance to faculty and students. Design and develop experiments and demonstrations. Assure the care and security of assigned equipment, materials, and supplies. Set up, service, adjust, modify, and repair lab equipment and instruments. Research, evaluate, issue, and receive new equipment and supplies. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Train and provide work direction to others. Maintain records and prepare reports. Learn, interpret, and apply Federal, State, and local, administrative and departmental laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures. Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment, copiers, printers, software programs, and cash register. Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines. Make sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines. Use English effectively to communicate in person, over the telephone, and in writing. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Associate 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.

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 incomplete application. 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

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 in application for a position. (Copies of original documents are acceptable.)

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 (originally Compton Junior College) is a public community college offering a full complement 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 290 full- and part-time faculty teach more than 40 degree programs and 20 certificate programs.

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. In August 2006, the El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees approved a Memorandum of Understanding to provide educational and related support services to Compton Community College District residents. 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 Rachelle Sasser, EEO Compliance Officer, at (310) 900-1600, extension 2400.

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.

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