Laboratory Technician

$18.82 - $23.55/hourly, DOE

109

Schedule is based on the operational needs of the department and EMCC.

To best serve the students, department, and college, this position requires physical presence on campus.

12 Months

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What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona’s Best Employers

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options:

• 20 paid observed holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
  • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
  • Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
  • Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wondr™ online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more.
  • Pre-Retirement Events
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
• 10 Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Lab Technician in the Physical Science department. This position is responsible for the organization and preparation of equipment and materials for laboratory experiments in the instructional areas of physical science which include chemistry, physics, engineering and geology.

30% - Prepares laboratory programs and determines lab set-ups; prepares materials and equipment required for laboratory classes; sets up, replenishes and breaks down materials and equipment for laboratory experiments; maintains clean lab area; assembles equipment and demonstrates the use of apparatus.

30% - Assists in and/or monitors the preparation and cleaning of laboratory equipment and laboratories; provides assistance and consultation for instructors regarding performance of laboratories.

15% - Learns, tests, installs, and updates software/hardware needed for equipment related to the lab such as probeware, sensors, etc

15% - Maintains, cleans and repairs equipment and checks for proper storage, effective operation and preventative maintenance; maintains the chemical hygiene of the physical science labs; reports or conducts repair requirements; establishes maintenance and inventory records

10% - Assists Instructional Services Coordinator Sr as needed; performs other duties as assigned commensurate to grade level of position.

Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of full-time equivalent laboratory experience such as maintaining equipment, facility space, supplies or other resources used for laboratory purposes.

OR

High school diploma/GED and three (3) years of full-time equivalent laboratory experience such as maintaining equipment, facility space, supplies or other resources used for laboratory purposes.

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

A. Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, astronomy or geology

B. One (1) year of direct support experience in a lab/educational setting.

C. Experience with basic lab safety protocols, including safe handling, storage, and correct disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.

D. Experience with general science lab procedures and operations, including maintaining, troubleshooting and cleaning of laboratory equipment

E. Experience with data collection and analysis probeware (e.g. Vernier, Pasco, IR, GC/MS)

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, particulates and organisms that may present health hazards if not handled according to safety protocols are possible.

May require lifting objects up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

May be required to work at multiple campus locations and work outdoors.

May be required to do purchasing.

Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Open until filled

Estimated first review on February 24, 2025

Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on February 23, 2025, to be considered

If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.