Laboratory Technician III

3 days ago

Los Angeles, California, United States Pasadena Area Community College District Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician III to join our team at Pasadena Area Community College District. As a Laboratory Technician III, you will be responsible for facilitating instruction in the Life Sciences area by preparing or supervising the preparation of demonstration materials and the distribution and control of study materials and equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare solutions, reagents, and lab materials for use in Life Sciences lab courses.
  • Requisitions, receives, issues, stores, and cares for equipment, materials, chemicals, live materials, and departmental supplies; maintains inventory records and dispatches appropriate materials for salvage.
  • Maintains organization and security of stockroom and biology lab rooms.
  • Operates, uses, repairs, maintains, and adjusts a variety of instruments and equipment necessary for the conduct of work; makes minor repairs in equipment and other scientific instrumentation; requests outside maintenance as necessary.
  • Sets up and takes down laboratory demonstrations, experiments, and field equipment.
  • Initiates and prepares requisitions for supplies and instructional materials for Life Sciences labs.
  • Sets up instructional technology, equipment, and materials for lab use; performs routine care and maintenance of this equipment; requests outside maintenance as necessary.
  • Ensures the proper storage of equipment, supplies, and reagents with regard to safety and maintenance of reagent integrity.
  • Makes off-campus pick-ups of needed materials in District vehicle.
  • Ensures that chemicals are stored, used, and disposed of according to established safety regulations.
  • Ensures that health and safety practices are maintained for equipment used with human fluids; maintains appropriate standards with respect to syringes, dissection equipment, glass slides, etc.
  • Works with vendors and faculty to stay abreast of improvements in equipment and reagents.
  • Supervises the work of student assistants.
  • At the request of a supervisor, performs a variety of unscheduled duties normally and traditionally performed by a Department Laboratory Technician III - Biology.
Requirements
  • An Associate's Degree and one year of appropriate experience or equivalent.
  • Bachelor's in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience working in a modern biology laboratory.
  • Knowledge of proper handling of hazardous chemicals and MSDS organization.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's in Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
  • Experience working in a modern biology laboratory.
  • Knowledge of proper handling of hazardous chemicals and MSDS organization.
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills
  • Knowledge of biology lab equipment and organisms, materials, supplies, and procedures appropriate to the life sciences area; knowledge of elementary stock control methods.
  • Knowledge of word processing and database software.
  • Ability to keep records and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain, use, and perform minor repairs on equipment and instruments used in biology labs.
  • Ability to maintain living materials used in biology labs.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, instructors, and other personnel.
  • Ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment.
  • Ability to plan and organize workload so that lab materials are available and set up at appropriate times.
Physical Abilities
  • Seeing to inspect written documents, communicate with District staff.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Bending, kneeling, and reaching to retrieve and file records, and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a keyboard and other office equipment.
Core Competencies
  • Biological Sciences Knowledge.
  • Equipment and Material Management.
  • Safety and Compliance.
  • Technical Proficiency.
  • Organization and Time Management.
  • Communication and Collaboration.
  • Inventory Management.
Salary Range

CFT-40.

Application and Selection Process

Pasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access.

Please keep in mind the following:

  • If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
  • If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered.
  • The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
  • While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
  • Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete:

  1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae.
  2. Cover Letter.

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

Additional Information
  • Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
  • Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
  • Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
  • Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
  • The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
  • Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
  • The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
  • An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

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