What are the responsibilities and job description for the Life and Physical Sciences Lab Instructional Tech - Part-time position at Allan Hancock College?
Position Summary
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Essential Functions and Qualifications
- Assists in the preparation of solutions, specimens and equipment and sees that solutions, specimens, equipment and supplies are ready for classroom use and instruction on the main campus as well as for off campus centers at specified times.
- Maintains all specimens, equipment and supplies as needed when not in use, including but not limited to care and handling of live animals, cadavers, and ongoing time-sensitive experiments.
- Assists in repairs, modifications and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Adheres to state and local laws relating to health and safety; safely disposes of laboratory waste in accordance with college and governmental regulations.
- Assists in the receiving and storage of materials.
- Maintains records with respect to inventories, acquisition and disposal of chemicals, and other records as required.
- Assists in the upkeep of the stockroom, greenhouse and lab roomsto provide a clean, safe, secure, and orderly condition.
- Assists in assembling and disassembling laboratory preparations.
- Provides assistance to students on availability and use of laboratory supplies and equipment.
- May assist the SLS in training and overseeing Life & Physical Sciences department student workers.
- Assists in the community outreach events both on and off campus such as, but not limited to, Bulldog Bound.
- May assist instructors in the field.
- May assist in the organization and maintenance of the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) master file.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation;
- Standard equipment, procedures, supplies and materials of biology and chemistry, including toxic hazards of chemicals, prepared solutions and specimens;
- Recordkeeping and filing techniques;
- General federal and state safety and animal housing laws;
- Computer processing methods;
- Inventory methods and procedures.
Demonstrated ability to:
- Understand and carry out oral and written instruction;
- Multitask and switch tasks effectively, reprioritizing duties based on instructional need;
- Organize and inventory laboratory stockroom and identify equipment, specimens, supplies, solutions and materials common to the field.
- Typically may stand for extended periods of time.
- Operates a computer.
- Communicates over the telephone, via email, and in person.
- Regularly lifts, carries, and/or moves objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Working conditions:
- Duties are primarily performed in a laboratory setting.
- The incumbent will experience interruptions while performing normal duties during the regular workday.
- Working conditions may include potential exposure to pathogens, disease organisms and hazardous materials.
- The incumbent will have contact, in person or on the telephone, with executive, management, supervisory, academic and classified staff, and the general public.
- Work may require travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or conduct work.
Special Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid California driver’s license and ability to qualify for district vehicle insurance coverage.
- Complete and maintain HazMat 40-hour, General Site Worker Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (Hazwoper) certificate within the first year of employment.
Education and Experience:
Additional Information
The desired start date is May 2025. This is a part-time, 19.5-hours-per-week, 11-month, classified position.
Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Friday, 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bargaining unit employees whose regular work schedule requires work after 6:00 p.m. and before 6:00 a.m. for two (2) or more days per week shall receive a shift differential according to the following schedule:
Two-and-one-half percent (2.5%) above their regular rate of pay for all hours worked provided the shift includes two (2) hours between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit the following application materials by Sunday, April 13, by 11:59 PST:
- Cover letter;
- A current and complete resume/CV of education and professional experience.
Allan Hancock College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Allan Hancock College will not sponsor any visa applications.
