Laboratory Safety & Operations Coordinator

SAN-Joaquin-Delta-College; Mountain House (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

SAN Joaquin Delta College is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to support science laboratories and TrAC activities. The role involves preparing experiments, maintaining equipment, managing hazardous materials, and ensuring safe lab practices for students and staff.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus several years of lab experience, and be capable of implementing SOPs and safety procedures across multiple labs and programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, microbiology or related field.
• Four years of experience in basic research or preparation for science education experiments and demonstrations.
• Hazardous waste training within six months of hire and OSHA-related safety training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare experiments and demonstrations; ensure laboratories are stocked with appropriate materials.
• Assist with simulations, tests, and student projects in classroom or lab environments.
• Set up, operate and maintain laboratory equipment and materials for multiple instructional areas.
• Oversee hazardous materials storage, disposal, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement and update laboratory safety SOPs and procedures.
• Monitor budget and purchasing records related to laboratory functions.
• Provide technical assistance in electron microscopy program as needed.

Skills

Laboratory safety

Inventory management

Hazardous materials handling

Equipment maintenance

Academic support

Data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology/microbiology or related field

Tools

Autoclaves

Spectrophotometer

Microscopes

Ultra microtomes

Job description

SAN Joaquin Delta College is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to support science laboratories and TrAC activities. The role involves preparing experiments, maintaining equipment, managing hazardous materials, and ensuring safe lab practices for students and staff.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, plus several years of lab experience, and be capable of implementing SOPs and safety procedures across multiple labs and programs.