Science Laboratory Coordinator (Biology)

Salary : $67,929.00 - $83,544.00 Annually

Location : Reedley College, CA

Job Type : Permanent

Job Number : 2025005

Division : RC Division B

Department : Biology

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 25 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

General Purpose

Under direction, coordinates and manages the operations and safety of assigned science laboratories; sets up and prepares laboratory equipment, materials and supplies to support student learning; prepares and tracks laboratory budgets and prepares purchase requisitions; maintains an appropriate inventory of chemicals, supplies and other consumables; safely stores hazardous chemicals and other materials and arranges for their safe removal in accordance with all District policies and environmental protection regulations; and performs related duties as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Manages, coordinates and participates in preparation, set up, monitoring and breakdown of equipment and materials for laboratory classes, exercises and experiments; creates recipes, tests, calculates, mixes, prepares, labels and stores a variety of chemical solutions, reagents, media, compounds, bacterial cultures and samples; performs tissue culturing and bacterial work in a sterile environment; tests processes and identifies sound and safe methods to streamline preparation for lab classes.
• Works with faculty in planning for numbers, locations and costs of labs to be offered; prepares budget estimates and budget requests for dean approval; works with faculty to prepare and set up demonstrations, modify lab activities and develop new experiments to support classroom learning; may perform demonstrations of lab exercises for classroom sessions; demonstrates and documents the operations of laboratory instrumentation.
• Performs preventative maintenance, recalibrates, troubleshoots and repairs laboratory equipment and instrumentation including microscopes, gas chromatographs, high-performance liquid chromatographs, spectrophotometers, nuclear magnetic resonators, centrifuges, sterile hoods, pipettes, pH meters, laptops and other laboratory equipment; maintains an inventory of replacement parts; arranges for major repairs by outside vendors.
• Maintains the safety of the laboratory environment; provides instruction and demonstrates safety procedures to students, student assistants and others; may monitor activities in the laboratory to ensure safety procedures are followed; inspects and maintains laboratory safety equipment such as eye washer, safety shower, fire extinguisher, respirator, chemical spill and safety kits; reports the need for any repairs; maintains and updates MSDS notebooks as required by law; maintains accident report guidance documents and files of accident reports.
• Ensures the proper maintenance and cleanliness of laboratories to protect the health and safety of students, faculty and staff; oversees and / or cleans and sanitizes classroom furniture and work surfaces and equipment.
• Organizes and stores chemicals, solutions, biological specimens and other hazardous materials in accordance with District policies and procedures and state and federal requirements; prepares hazardous waste labels and disposes of chemicals, solutions, biological specimens and other hazardous materials; autoclaves and disposes of biological wastes; arranges for pickup of hazardous waste.
• Maintains an inventory of chemicals and other materials, supplies and consumables required for laboratory use; estimates materials needed for laboratory exercises and requests inventory replenishment to ensure sufficient supplies are on hand to support laboratory activities; tracks usage of chemicals, supplies and other consumables to anticipate future requirements; organizes and ensures safe storage of various chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Manages or assists in managing the laboratory budget; researches vendors for price and quality; prepares purchase requisitions for inventory replenishment; sets up blanket purchase orders and contracts for service of equipment and instrumentation.
• Participates in selecting, training and providing day-to-day lead work direction to student assistants, aides and volunteers; assigns and monitors work for completeness, accuracy and conformance with District, department and legal / regulatory requirements and standards; provides information, instruction and training on work procedures and technical, legal and regulatory and safety requirements; assists in ensuring a fair, open and inclusive work environment in accordance with the District's mission goals and values.
• Coordinates with instructors the scheduling and coverage of laboratory sessions; writes and maintains laboratory documents and records; works with faculty in writing or revising laboratory manuals.
• Adapts laboratory protocols and procedures for students with disabilities and service animals.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.

OTHER DUTIES

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in scientific disciplines applicable to specific scientific laboratories, and at least one year of experience in a scientific laboratory involving the use of equipment and instrumentation in conducting scientific experiments; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience working with college-age students in an organized educational environment is highly desirable.

Completion of safety training and safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals certification may be required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program may be required for certain assignments.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to sit and stand; talk; hear signal warnings and operating equipment sounds and conversations by telephone and in person; smell; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. Employees are frequently required to walk, bend, stoop and twist and are occasionally required to climb, kneel and crouch. Employees must frequently lift, move and / or carry up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use oral and written communications skills; read technical manuals, documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data or information; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform highly detailed and precise work with a high attention to detail; work on multiple concurrent tasks with constant interruptions; and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees work in a laboratory environment and are regularly exposed to hazardous materials, such as acids, corrosives and cleaning materials, toxic fumes and biological hazards. Employees are also exposed to hot equipment, such as hot plates, hot testing equipment and open flames and may be exposed to broken glass and radioactivity. Employees are occasionally exposed to loud noise in the work environment that requires wearing hearing protection.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site and to adjust to work schedule changes and requirements to work overtime.

Assessment Process

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

To move forward in the selection process, you must complete an online application through our web site at . Please attach to your application a copy of your degree or transcripts (including when degree was awarded) or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may also be uploaded but cannot be used in lieu of a completed application.

ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS TO YOUR APPLICATION MATERIALS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

All required documents must be submitted by the applicant. Personnel Commission staff will not upload your documents for you. The State Center Community College District does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.

APPLICATION REVIEW AND ASSESSMENTS The application review process includes an evaluation of training and experience based on given application information and answers to supplemental questionnaire. Only the most qualified applicants, who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the assessment process.

The assessment process will also include an online competency assessment (50% weight) and an oral interview assessment (50% weight). Of those achieving a passing score on the competency assessment, only the most qualified will be invited to the performance assessment. Passing score is 75% out of 100% on each examination section.

TESTING TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED AS FOLLOWS :

Competency Assessment : March 4, 2025

Oral Interview Assessment : March 11, 2025

ELIGIBILITY LIST Candidates who attain a passing score on each part of the assessment will be placed in rank order on a Reedley College Open-Competitive List. Using the same process, a separate Reedley College Promotional List will be established, and both Lists will be used concurrently. Unless otherwise indicated, the eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies in this classification at Reedley College for at least six months.

PASSING THE ASSESSMENTS AND BEING PLACED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST DO NOT GUARANTEE AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT

ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodations should document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.

SCCCD is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering innovation and inclusivity. We respond proactively to the diverse needs of the community and welcome individuals excited to join our District's purpose to support student success both locally and globally. United, we the faculty, classified professionals and administrators pledge to treat all applicants and employees fairly and equitably.

Full-time permanent positions provide an attractive benefit package which includes health, dental and vision coverage for the employee and eligible dependents, as well as life insurance and disability coverage for employees. Part-time positions are paid hourly, with limited benefits. For a detailed list of benefits, visit our

To be properly and promptly notified of the status of my application, I understand that I must provide on my application, the following information :

I understand that I must provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I understand that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to this application promptly.

I understand that the State Center Community College District Personnel Commission Department is not responsible for any lost or redirected emails and that it is my responsibility to add info@schooljobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this application from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application.

I understand that I am required to describe, in detail , my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I understand that I must indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and not any working title that I believe is designated to me.

I understand that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter in lieu of completing any portion of the application, my application is incomplete and will not be considered for this examination, and my application will not be further processed.

I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

MQ) Please select the level of education you possess in Biology : Please attach a copy of your transcripts (unofficial or official) showing the type of degree, when degree was awarded, and completed coursework or your application may be deemed incomplete.

MQ) Please select the level of experience you possess in a scientific laboratory involving the use of equipment and instrumentation in conducting scientific experiments :

MQ) Please describe your specific experience in a scientific laboratory involving the use of equipment and instrumentation in conducting scientific experiments. Include the types of duties you were responsible for, and the name of the employer and position title you held : This information will also need to be identifiable in the work history portion of the application or the application may be deemed incomplete.

MR) Is your work related experience working with college-age students in an organized educational environment ?

MR) Do you possess a valid driver's license?

I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not receive further consideration.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

Note : You should include on your application any information you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission.

I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

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Salary : $67,929 - $83,544