Science Lab Technician & Stockroom Coordinator

Los Rios Community College District; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support biology, chemistry, and physics labs. Under supervision, you will prepare, stock, and issue laboratory supplies; manage budgetary requisitions; and train student help in stockroom operations.

You will handle hazardous waste disposal, maintain safety equipment, and ensure accurate records of storeroom expenditures while collaborating with instructors and instructional assistants.

Qualifications

• One year of responsible and successful work experience in a science laboratory or stockroom, or equivalent training.
• Education must be from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Generates purchase orders for supplies, materials, and equipment needed for laboratories; and prepares instructional materials and equipment for instructor demonstrations and student use.
• Organizes and facilitates the collection, clean up, and disposal of biohazardous or toxic chemical waste; interfaces with hazardous waste disposal vendors.
• Maintains the stockroom and laboratory in a safe, clean, and orderly condition with functional checks on safety equipment.
• Provides training for instructors and new technicians in stockroom operation; maintains inventories and related accountability records.

Education

Two years of college education, with 19 semester units in Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics

Job description

Los Rios Community College District is seeking a Laboratory Technician to support biology, chemistry, and physics labs. Under supervision, you will prepare, stock, and issue laboratory supplies; manage budgetary requisitions; and train student help in stockroom operations.

You will handle hazardous waste disposal, maintain safety equipment, and ensure accurate records of storeroom expenditures while collaborating with instructors and instructional assistants.