Part Time Lab Technician - Temp Level 2

Maricopa Community College district; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District seeks a Part Time Lab Technician to support the Rio Salado College semiconductor instructional lab. The role involves equipment prep and maintenance, safety compliance, and direct hands-on support for faculty and students during lab sessions.

The position is grant-funded with a projected end date in 2027, and is scheduled for up to 19.5 hours per week, primarily afternoons.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications require an Associate's Degree and one year of lab experience maintaining equipment, supplies, or facilities.
• Equivalent combination of degree and directly related work experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, prepares, and calibrates lab equipment for semiconductor-related processes such as photolithography, metrology, vacuum systems and characterization.
• Assists faculty by developing training aids and lab setups, and supports students during lab sessions with real-time assistance.
• Monitors lab safety, maintains MSDS and safety documentation, and ensures PPE and cleanroom procedures are followed.
• Inventories, procures, and organizes lab supplies and consumables specific to semiconductor instruction.
• Supports logistics for outreach and industry-aligned professional development events, including equipment transport and setup.
• Maintains lab usage records, student participation, and industry engagement documentation.
• Participates in department meetings and helps improve instructional lab activities in coordination with staff.

Skills

Lab equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Instructional support

Inventory management

Facility coordination

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent combination

Job description

Part Time Lab Technician - Temp Level 2

Job ID: 322988

Location: Rio Salado Community College

Full/Part Time:

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Hourly Rate

$20.82 - $27.07/per hour, DOE

Not Eligible for Benefits

This is a part-time, temporary position not eligible for benefits.

Work Schedule

Up to 19.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, within the following business hours: 12:00PM - 4:00PM

Funding Information

This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06/30/2027 with renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.

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Job Summary

Supports the operations of the semiconductor manufacturing instructional lab at Rio Salado College. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining laboratory equipment, supplies, and facilities aligned with photolithography, vacuum systems, optics, characterization, and other processes; ensuring safety compliance; providing direct, hands‑on support to faculty and students throughout lab instruction, including preparing instructional materials, assisting with demonstrations during active lab sessions; assists with outreach and professional development events; and maintaining records. NOTE: This is a 3‑year grant that started October 2025.

Essential Functions

• 25% - Maintains, prepares, and calibrates lab equipment for semiconductor‑related processes such as photolithography, metrology, vacuum systems, and characterization techniques; coordinates minor repairs and schedule service for specialized lab tools and equipment.
• 20% - Assists faculty in developing and adapting training aids and instructional materials, prepares individualized lab set‑ups aligned to session objectives, and directly assists students during active lab instruction and demonstrations, including responding to real‑time questions.
• 15% - Monitors lab safety protocols, maintains MSDS and safety documentation, and ensures appropriate use of PPE and cleanroom procedures.
• 10% - Inventories, procures, and organizes lab supplies and consumables specific to semiconductor manufacturing instruction)
• 10% - Supports logistics for outreach and industry‑aligned professional development events, including equipment transport, setup, and tear‑down
• 10% - Assists with documentation and record‑keeping, including lab usage, student participation, and industry engagement
• 10% Participate in department meetings and contribute to the continuous improvement of instructional lab activities in coordination with faculty and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of laboratory experience such as maintaining equipment, facility space, supplies or other resources used for laboratory purposes 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 such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

• A. Experience maintaining, calibrating, and operating semiconductor manufacturing equipment (photolithography systems, metrology tools, vacuum systems, thin film deposition, or characterization equipment).
• B. Experience or knowledge in cleanroom environments and semiconductor industry safety standards, MSDS management, PPE protocols, and hazardous materials handling.
• C. Experience developing or adapting instructional/training materials, assisting faculty during live lab instruction, and preparing session‑specific lab set‑ups in an educational setting.
• D. Experience managing technical inventory systems, procuring specialized laboratory supplies and consumables, and maintaining organized supply chains for lab operations.
• E. Experience diagnosing equipment issues, performing minor repairs, and coordinating with service vendors to maintain equipment maintenance schedules.
• F. Experience with laboratory documentation systems, including equipment logs, usage tracking, compliance records, and student participation data.
• G. Experience or knowledge in Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Nanotechnology, Engineering Technology, Materials Science, or a related field; AND/OR relevant industry certifications (e.g., SEMI standards, cleanroom certification, equipment‑specific training).

Special Working Conditions

May be required to work at multiple sites or locations. Work Schedule Varies; May be required to work evenings and weekends. This is a short‑term position with a projected end date of Sept 2028 with renewal contingent on funding source. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals within the lab environment.

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

OR

Possession of a valid State Class D Driver's License is required; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

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 (including document abuse), 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, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. Rio Salado College's Title IX/504 Coordinator is O.Tafari Osayande, [e-mail], 480/517-8196.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.