Short Term - Laboratory Technician I

Kern Community College District; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory. You will prepare solutions, assemble equipment, and support faculty and students with lab activities, ensuring accurate record-keeping and clean, safe work areas.

The role requires an associate degree with science coursework and some lab experience; you must be able to obtain a California driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with course work in science, chemistry, physics or a related field and some laboratory experience.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory.
• Prepare various solutions for laboratory activities; assemble and install new equipment.
• Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; control hazardous waste materials.
• Order, receive and store supplies, materials and equipment; maintain inventories.
• Adjust, clean, maintain and perform minor repairs to equipment; report major repairs as needed.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports including hazardous waste reports.
• Train and provide work direction to students, workers and assigned staff.
• Assist in the coordination of the use of laboratory facilities; assure the availability of supplies and equipment.
• Operate equipment related to the assignment; participate in meetings and projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Training others

Education

Associate degree in science/chemistry or related field

Job description

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory. Perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory; prepare various solutions for laboratory activities; assemble and install new equipment; assure efficient laboratory operations.

Assist faculty and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting; prepare and issue instructional materials and equipment for classroom demonstrations; maintain computerized records of materials and equipment utilized by students.

Maintain laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; control and maintain hazardous waste materials produced during laboratory experiments; arrange for proper disposal of hazardous waste materials.

Order, receive and store supplies, materials and equipment; maintain inventories and assure adequate stock levels; drive a vehicle to pick up and purchase supplies as needed.

Adjust, clean, maintain and perform minor repairs to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs as needed; collect and deposit breakage payments from students.

Prepare and maintain various records and reports including hazardous waste reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required.

Train and provide work direction to students workers and assigned staff; assign and review work; assist in the selection of new employees.

Assist in the coordination of the use of laboratory facilities; assure the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment.

Operate a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment.

Attend and participate in a variety of meetings and special projects as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned. Any combination equivalent to:

Associate degree with course work in science, chemistry, physics or a related field and some laboratory experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Operation, preparation and maintenance of an instructional laboratory.

Principles of science, physics and chemistry.

Health and safety regulations.

Principles and practices of providing work direction and training.

Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.

Curriculum, goals and objectives of the department.

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Oral and written communication skills.

Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.

Proper methods of hazardous waste disposal.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Technical aspects of field of specialty.

Operation of a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment including a computer.

ABILITY TO:

Perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations.

Provide information and assistance to faculty and staff.

Properly assemble and store assigned equipment, materials and supplies.

Issue and receive equipment and supplies.

Maintain equipment in proper working order.

Perform light repairs to equipment.

Perform a variety of chemical balance tests.

Maintain records related to work performed.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Train and provide work direction to others.

Assign and review the work of others.

Meet schedules and time lines.

Work independently with little direction.

Operate a variety of equipment related to the specialized area of assignment including a computer.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.