Laboratory Technician Senior - 2 Positions
Maricopa Community College district, Chandler, AZ, United States
Laboratory Technician Senior – 2 Positions
Job ID:
322684
Location:
CGCC – Williams Campus
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Hiring Salary Range:
$19.26–$25.04 hourly, DOE
Grade:
110
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Some flexibility. Summer: Monday – Thursday, 10 hours per pay. Schedule may vary; evening and weekend hours may be required.
Work Calendar:
12 months
Benefits
Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
20 Paid Observed Holidays
Company‑paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer‑matching contributions
Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
Annual Professional Development Funding
Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs
District‑Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sight‑On‑Site Eye Care Services
Pre‑Retirement Planning Events
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full‑time for an eligible employer)
Job Summary
2 positions: 1 position at Pecos Campus & 1 position at William Campus. This position is responsible for the organization and preparation of complex lab equipment and materials for laboratory experiments primarily in the instructional areas of general biology, environmental biology, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology. This position assists in providing supervision to part‑time workers and work study. The Lab Tech Sr. will communicate effectively with instructors, vendors, coworkers, and other campus departments. The lab technician will work with a varied population of faculty, staff and students in multiple labs at multiple locations.
Essential Functions
40% – Prepare, organize, and set up complex lab equipment, supplies, solutions for student lab exercises; replenish, clean, and store lab materials; clean labs and properly dispose of lab materials, chemicals, cultures, supplies, equipment and waste products.
20% – Maintain and repair equipment; maintain inventory of supplies and materials, including purchasing; perform preventative maintenance; care for plants, animals, and preserved specimens as needed; research sources of supply by contacting science lab vendors; receive deliveries of supplies and equipment.
15% – Lead other lab support staff including a part‑time lab staff by providing work directions.
10% – Maintain a safe lab environment by following safety regulations and recommended practices; remain up‑to‑date on training.
10% – Interact with faculty and staff to optimize lab operations.
5% – Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) full‑time equivalent years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in area of assignment.
Or 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 unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in the biological sciences or related field.
Two (2) years of academic or industrial laboratory experience, including the knowledge and practice of safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, adherence to basic lab safety procedures, equipment, and safety regulations.
Experience in biology laboratory operations, including their preparation, particularly in the context of a teaching lab.
Experience in the preparation, maintenance, and proper disposal of microbial cultures.
Experience in directing the work of others and/or monitoring entry‑level workers in a science‑related area.
Experience following detailed laboratory procedures and using precise methodologies.
One year of relevant full‑time MCCCD experience during the previous two years. Experience within other community college systems or higher education institutions is valued and may be considered in addition to MCCCD experience. External candidates are encouraged to apply.
Special Working Conditions
May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungi and particulates which may present health hazards if not handled properly.
May require frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
May require lifting objects up to 25 lbs.
May be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily.
May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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, 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. The Clery Act requires MCCCD to disclose information about crime on and around its campuses. This information is available at the Clery Act portal.
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Job ID:
322684
Location:
CGCC – Williams Campus
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular
Hiring Salary Range:
$19.26–$25.04 hourly, DOE
Grade:
110
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Some flexibility. Summer: Monday – Thursday, 10 hours per pay. Schedule may vary; evening and weekend hours may be required.
Work Calendar:
12 months
Benefits
Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
20 Paid Observed Holidays
Company‑paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short‑Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer‑matching contributions
Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
Annual Professional Development Funding
Flexible Work Schedules
Employee Health & Wellness Programs
District‑Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Sight‑On‑Site Eye Care Services
Pre‑Retirement Planning Events
Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full‑time for an eligible employer)
Job Summary
2 positions: 1 position at Pecos Campus & 1 position at William Campus. This position is responsible for the organization and preparation of complex lab equipment and materials for laboratory experiments primarily in the instructional areas of general biology, environmental biology, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology. This position assists in providing supervision to part‑time workers and work study. The Lab Tech Sr. will communicate effectively with instructors, vendors, coworkers, and other campus departments. The lab technician will work with a varied population of faculty, staff and students in multiple labs at multiple locations.
Essential Functions
40% – Prepare, organize, and set up complex lab equipment, supplies, solutions for student lab exercises; replenish, clean, and store lab materials; clean labs and properly dispose of lab materials, chemicals, cultures, supplies, equipment and waste products.
20% – Maintain and repair equipment; maintain inventory of supplies and materials, including purchasing; perform preventative maintenance; care for plants, animals, and preserved specimens as needed; research sources of supply by contacting science lab vendors; receive deliveries of supplies and equipment.
15% – Lead other lab support staff including a part‑time lab staff by providing work directions.
10% – Maintain a safe lab environment by following safety regulations and recommended practices; remain up‑to‑date on training.
10% – Interact with faculty and staff to optimize lab operations.
5% – Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) full‑time equivalent years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in area of assignment.
Or 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 unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation may be considered.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in the biological sciences or related field.
Two (2) years of academic or industrial laboratory experience, including the knowledge and practice of safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, adherence to basic lab safety procedures, equipment, and safety regulations.
Experience in biology laboratory operations, including their preparation, particularly in the context of a teaching lab.
Experience in the preparation, maintenance, and proper disposal of microbial cultures.
Experience in directing the work of others and/or monitoring entry‑level workers in a science‑related area.
Experience following detailed laboratory procedures and using precise methodologies.
One year of relevant full‑time MCCCD experience during the previous two years. Experience within other community college systems or higher education institutions is valued and may be considered in addition to MCCCD experience. External candidates are encouraged to apply.
Special Working Conditions
May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, bacteria, fungi and particulates which may present health hazards if not handled properly.
May require frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
May require lifting objects up to 25 lbs.
May be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily.
May be required to work at multiple sites or locations.
EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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, 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. The Clery Act requires MCCCD to disclose information about crime on and around its campuses. This information is available at the Clery Act portal.
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