Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to the Puyallup Reservation to make way for settlers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of this community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing more culturally responsive curriculum.
Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We are examining and revising our policies and practices with the stated goal of becoming an anti-racist institution.
Tacoma Community College is an Associate and Bachelor degree-granting public institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our Mission Statement says, “As the community’s college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success.” To grow our workforce, we seek to recruit employees who exemplify these attributes:

• Committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Reflects the diversity of our community
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovation
• Honors the campus mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations,
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC

Position Summary
This is a part-time hourly position that provides instructional support services to science classes offered at the Gig Harbor Campus (GHC) and main campus. The employee will prepare laboratory materials per faculty requirements and help coordinate use of the lab and equipment at the GHC. During non-busy periods at the GHC, the employee will work at the Tacoma campus. This position reports to the Instructional Classroom Support Technican and supports the SEM academic programs at TCC.

• Work with faculty and lead tech to support instructional programming in biology
• Set up and put away reagents, equipment, supplies or specimens for laboratory sessions
• Work with faculty and lab staff to coordinate the laboratory activities and schedule
• Work with faculty and lab staff to promote a safe laboratory environment
• Recommend supply and equipment purchases related to the instructional program
• Monitor equipment for proper operation, needed repairs, and end of service replacement
• Keep laboratories, supplies, materials and equipment clean, organized and ready for use
• Perform related duties as assigned

Duties of the position requiring experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field, OR equivalent training and experience
• Maintaining and operating various lab equipment, e.g. microscopes, probes, etc.
• Customer service experience 

Duties of the position requiring knowledge, skills and abilities: 

• All the duties listed under “Essential Functions”
• Safe handling and preparation of reagents
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize

Conditions of Employment 

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment.
• Able to report to either work site providing own transportation
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, reach, use a step stool, and carry up to 20 lbs frequently

 
Application Materials & Procedure
Complete application packages must include the following

1. Tacoma Community College online application.
2. Cover letter and Resume

Terms of Employment
This part-time hourly position is bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above. This position has a variable work schedule, 10-12 hrs/week. The schedule is reasonably flexible as long as it meets the needs of courses during business hours, Monday - Friday during the academic year, Monday -Thursday during the summer. Work location is Gig Harbor Campus or Bldg 15 on the Tacoma campus. The salary is $18.00-$18.00/hr. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs. A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a membership fee may be required. TCC Part-time hourly and student employees including work-study students, will accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. Hourly non-student employeesmay be applicable for comprehensive healthcare benefits package for you and your dependents includes medical, dental, and vision insurance. Life and long- term disability insurance plansand retirement benefits are also provided. For more information, please visit our employment page/employment benefits: https://www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment/ 
Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII, and Title IX, 253-566-5055; the Section 504 Officer in Student Affairs. Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice. 

Tacoma Community College
Human Resources
6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466
www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment