Science Lab Technician & Training Lead (Part-Time)

Central-Arizona-College; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Arizona College seeks a part-time laboratory support assistant to provide direct tutorial, training, and instructional lab support at Signal Peak Campus. The role involves directing work-study aides, preparing materials, and ensuring safety and compliance in the lab environment.

You will prepare media and supplies for classroom labs, supervise student workers, and assist with setup, maintenance, and testing of lab equipment. Evening/weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or a combination of certification, education and experience to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum of sixteen (16) credit hours of laboratory coursework in Biological and/or Physical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide work direction to work-study student lab aides, including hands-on training and safety in a lab environment.
• Train student workers on varying lab setups and processes.
• Oversee laboratory student employees and organize assignment schedules.
• Prepare instructional materials and setup lab equipment, chemicals, and supplies for experiments.
• Prepare chemical and biological media, solutions, and assays used in classroom labs.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste per laws and regulations.
• Provide orientation and training to faculty, staff, and students on lab equipment and safety procedures.
• Test and validate student lab procedures to ensure learner success.
• Participate in development of new labs and analyze lab results to fix issues.

Education

Associate degree

16 credit hours lab coursework

Job description

Central Arizona College seeks a part-time laboratory support assistant to provide direct tutorial, training, and instructional lab support at Signal Peak Campus. The role involves directing work-study aides, preparing materials, and ensuring safety and compliance in the lab environment.

You will prepare media and supplies for classroom labs, supervise student workers, and assist with setup, maintenance, and testing of lab equipment. Evening/weekend work may be required.