Instructional Laboratory Technician I, Chemistry

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry; San Jacinto, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. San Jacinto Community College District in Menifee, CA, is seeking an Instructional Laboratory Technician I, Chemistry to prepare laboratories for class sessions and support students and faculty.

Under supervision, the technician maintains stockrooms, handles chemicals and equipment, assists with setup and breakdown of experiments, and ensures safety and compliance with chemical hygiene. This 12-month, full-time role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and basic physical sciences

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• 12 semester units completed in physical sciences or equivalent.
• One year experience in an educational or research laboratory setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories for class sessions; maintain stockrooms and store chemicals/equipment.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of experiments; respond to student questions.
• Maintain safety and chemical hygiene in labs; monitor supplies and inventory.

Skills

Safety procedures

Chemical hygiene

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

12 semester units in physical sciences

Associate of Science in Physical Sciences

Job description

Instructional Laboratory Technician I, Chemistry

Salary $4,825.80 - $7,086.84 Monthly

Location Menifee Valley 28237 La Piedra Rd, Menifee, CA

Job Type Full Time

Job Number 03452

Department Chemistry

Division Instruction

Closing Date 10/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level 20

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To) 1 to 14

Weekly Hours 40

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop) 11:00 am - 8:30 pm Monday -Thursday; 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Friday

Contract Length 12 months

Occupational Group Technical/Paraprofessinal

Position Type R Regular

Categorically Funded No

# of Positions 1

JOB SUMMARY

We have an exciting opportunity for an Instructional Laboratory I, Chemistry position located at our campus in Menifee, CA.

The Instructional Laboratory Technician I, under the general supervision of the Instructional Dean of Math and Science and the direct supervision of the Director of Instructional Laboratory Operations, prepares the laboratories for class session activities in a face to face environment for the physical sciences. The incumbent responds to student questions and maintains a supportive and professional relationship with students, lead instructional laboratory technicians, and faculty. The Instructional Laboratory Technician I perform discipline-specific tasks.

Prepares solutions and other laboratory materials; maintains stockrooms; assists in the set up and break down of experiments, assists with receiving, and storing chemicals, laboratory supplies, and equipment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. Work hours and worksite locations are subject to change depending on department needs.
• A six-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the district.
• This position is in the California School Employees Association bargaining unit. For more information, please visit http://www.csea.com/

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.

• Maintain the safety of the preparation area, laboratories, stockrooms, and classrooms by developing good chemical hygiene habits, being alert for chemical spills and potential hazards
• Follow strict safety procedures common to the laboratory
• Answering students' general questions
• Assist with the monitoring of, and utilization of supplies via periodic inventory reviews to assure a well-stocked laboratory
• Assist with the collection, monitoring, labeling, and storage of chemical waste
• Assis with the neutralization of acid-base chemical returns, precipitation of heavy metals and other chemical returns according to accepted safety and environmental practice standards
• Receive laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment
• Assist faculty with the presentation of proper laboratory techniques to students during the laboratory session
• Assist with the set up and dismantling of experiments as required.
• Clean, replace, and store apparatus and equipment used in laboratory experiments and demonstrations
• Notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs, maintenance or any hazardous condition that exist in the laboratories.
• Participate in laboratory training and Professional Development in order to remain current on technical/educational and safety standards
• Assist Faculty with audio/visual operations
• Assist with the maintaining of specialized files including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and computerized inventory and storage location of chemicals
• Maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public
• Performs other duties as appropriate to the classification as assigned by the department supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The incumbent should possess knowledge of:

• Physical Sciences laboratory and equipment
• Student educational processes and needs
• Sensitivity to the general needs of students, faculty, staff, and community from various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds

The incumbent should possess skills in:

• Assisting students in understanding and applying the principles of physical sciences
• Working effectively as a team member
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Maintaining inventories, documentation, and records
• Time management, organization, and prioritization

The incumbent should possess the ability to:

• Remain current in technical knowledge for the field of specialty
• Plan, prioritize and organize work
• Perform individual and small group tasks
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
  others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
  disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of
  students, faculty, staff and community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High School Diploma; AND
2. A minimum of 12 semester units completed in physical sciences (attach transcripts); OR
3. One (1) year experience working in an educational or research laboratory setting; AND
4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. An Associate of Science degree in Physical Sciences or a related field
2. One (1) year experience working in an educational or research laboratory Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment of chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and technical science.
3. A valid California driver's license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Prior to access to District vehicles, must complete successful enrollment in the District's Direct Pull program with the DMV
2. Be comfortable working in a normal laboratory and office setting.
3. Be able to lift 30lbs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a laboratory or classroom setting and may travel from site to site. The incumbent may be exposed to or be tasked to handle hazardous chemicals. Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazards is essential.

Physical: Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a laboratory or classroom; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

THE COLLEGE

To learn more about Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, visit https://msjc.edu/humanresources/