Instructional Lab Technician II - Chemistry

Ventura County Community College System Office; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District is seeking an Instructional Lab Technician II - Chemistry to oversee the chemistry instructional laboratory, prepare equipment and reagents, and ensure safe operation for class demonstrations and experiments. This is a full-time, 12-month position at Oxnard College with a districtwide scope.

The salary range is $5,876.00 to $8,104.00 per month, and the role includes inventory control, procurement, and collaboration with faculty to support instructional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry and two years of work experience in a related field, preferably in an instructional setting.
• Experience in laboratory operations and safety practices is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, reagents, chemicals for demonstrations and experiments.
• Order, inspect, and inventory lab materials and equipment.
• Maintain clean, safe labs and supervise proper use of facilities.
• Prepare stock solutions and reagents; manage chemical storage and disposal.
• Assist in budget planning and monitor expenditures.
• Train and supervise student workers.
• Operate laboratory instruments and perform minor repairs.

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry

Job description

Instructional Lab Technician II - Chemistry

Ventura County Community College District

Salary: $5,876.00 - $8,104.00 Monthly

Job Type: Classified

Job Number: 2026-00279

Location: Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA

Closing: 11/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Under the general supervision of a Dean, and under the workdirection of an Instructor, an Instructional Lab Technician II -Chemistry performs complex technical work related to chemistry;oversees the operation and maintenance of a highly technical orcomplex instructional laboratory, including maintaining supplies,preparing laboratory equipment, reagents, and chemicals for classdemonstrations and experiments.

There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40hours/week) vacancy located at Oxnard College, pending board approval.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligiblecandidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current andupcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, temporary and regularvacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed oneyear.

WHEREYOU'LL WORK

Oxnard College was founded in 1975 and is the newest of the threecommunity colleges in the county. Set on 118 acres and located twomiles from Pacific Ocean beaches, the college is easily accessibleby the Ventura Freeway (Highway 101) or the Pacific CoastHighway.

More information about Oxnard College can be found here: OxnardCollege website.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a publiccommunity college district serving residents throughout VenturaCounty.

VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College,and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-yearcolleges and universities; career technical training, basic skillsinstruction; as well as community service, economic development,and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, andskills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that adiverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotesacademic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and workenvironment for its employees, contractors, students, and thecommunity it serves. With the understanding that a diversecommunity fosters multicultural awareness, promotes mutualunderstanding and respect, and provides role models for allstudents, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverseand qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff memberswho are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage inany employment practice that discriminates against any employee orapplicant for employment based on ethnic group identification,race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry,national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion,transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status,and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARYPLACEMENT

New Employees: Generally, new employees areplaced on the first step of the appropriate range of the salaryschedule.

Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed onthe salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedulethat provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increasein salary.

New and current employees may be eligible for advanced stepplacement as outlined in Section 290 - SALARY PLAN in the Rules ofthe Personnel Commission for Classified Employees (Download PDFreader).

Representative Duties

• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, reagents, chemicals andother teaching aids for class demonstrations and experiments. E
• Order, receive, inspect and inventory materials, chemicals, andlaboratory equipment; assure adequate quantities are available forinstructional use. E
• Maintain stock rooms, laboratories and other assigned areas in asafe, clean and orderly condition; encourage awareness of andoversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices. E
• Prepare, label and maintain adequate quantities of stock solutionsand reagents. E
• Prepare chemical solutions and unknowns for laboratorydemonstrations, practical examinations and general instruction;arrange for proper storage and disposal of toxic, caustic orflammable chemicals. E
• Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; monitorand maintain records of materials and equipment on loan to orchecked out by students and instructors. E
• Maintain a variety of files and records regarding instructionalmaterials, inventories, purchase orders and equipment repairs;organize, prepare and maintain laboratory procedures manuals;perform general clerical duties as needed. E
• Test, adjust, maintain and perform minor repairs includingnecessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment; send equipmentout for major repairs. E
• Assign and maintain records of student lockers; equip lockers withproper equipment and supplies. E
• Assist in preparation of the preliminary laboratory budget; projectestimated needs, supplies and requests; monitor budgetexpenditures. E
• Use and operate a variety of technical equipment and measuringdevices including burets, volumetric glassware, pH meters,chromatograph, analytical balance, voltmeter, andspectrophotometer. E
• Screen, select, train, evaluate and provide work direction forstudent workers. E
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff,students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic,cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity,and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diversecommunities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity inassignment-related outcomes. E
• Perform related duties as assigned. E

E = Essential duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: A bachelor's degree in chemistry and two years of work experiencein a field of specialty, preferably in an instructionalsetting.

Supplemental Information

EXAMINATION AND SELECTIONPROCESS:

This is an examination open to the public and current Districtemployees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensureconsideration, please submit your application materials by theposted deadline date on this bulletin.

The examination process may consist of any of the followingcomponents:

A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying(pass/fail)

B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E)EVALUATION:

A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond theminimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for theposition as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sureto answer every component of each supplemental question as yourresponses will be scored and serve as your score on the trainingand experience (T&E) evaluation.

The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E willbe invited to the technical interview.

TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE ANDLOCATION:

December 7, 2026 - December 11, 2026

Location: The Technical Interview will be conducted remotely, usingZoom. To participate, you must have access to a computer with acamera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to theinternet.

The examination components and dates are subject to change as needsdictate. All communication regarding this process will be deliveredvia email.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated,including the possession of licenses, certifications, or otherrequirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward inthe recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documentsthat demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications(e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation,copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure tosubmit any required documents may result in disqualification. Allrequired documentation must be attached to your application; HumanResources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCDdoes not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions.Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to yourapplication.

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOURAPPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS.

When completing the application, please make sure you include ALLcurrent and previous employment in the Work Experience section ofthe application and complete ALL fields, including the name andcontact information of your supervisors. Duration of workexperience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-timework week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included inthe resume but not in the Work Experience section of theapplication may not be considered for the purpose of determiningwhether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Whencompleting the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outlinein detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars,workshops), and experience.

ELIGIBILITY LIST:

Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will becompiled by combining the final examination score with applicableseniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will beranked according to their total score on the eligibility list.Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of theeligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fillcurrent vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technicalinterview.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:

All appointments made from eligibility lists for initialappointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall beprobationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty(130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classifiedmanagement, police, and designated executive classifications shallbe probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service frominitial appointment or promotion.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation inthe selection process must inform the Ventura County CommunityCollege District Human Resources Department in writing no laterthan the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicantsneeding such accommodation should document this request in an emailto [e-mail] including anexplanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed toparticipate in the selection process.

DEGREE INFORMATION:

If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, anofficial copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. Ifyou have a foreign degree and the institution from which yourdegree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Councilfor Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department ofEducation, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreigndegree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. Theforeign transcript evaluation must be included with yourapplication materials. Visit the Council for Higher EducationAccreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to searchfor institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you needyour transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agenciesapproved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcriptevaluation will also be required upon hire.

For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD,including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit ourClassified Careers page.