Instructional Lab Assistant - Biological Sciences 47.5% (In-House Only)

(On-Campus/In-Person, Non-Instructional Position)

IN-HOUSE ONLY RECRUITMENT:

This recruitment is only open to current CCCD employees. If you are not a CCCD employee please do not apply at this time.

About Golden West College

Located in beautiful Huntington Beach, California, Golden West College is a two-year college, serving over 10,500 students on a 122-acre campus. GWC offers over 60 Associate degrees, a strong university transfer program, more than 40 Career and Technical Education certificates, community education, and extensive student support services. Founded in 1966, Golden West College has been widely recognized for its pioneering leadership in designing learning-centered programs and services for its students. Additionally, GWC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

At Golden West College we are committed to providing high quality education and equitable outcomes through inclusive practices that support and celebrate everyone. We welcome candidates that share our devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative students, employees, and community populations. Please visit the links below to learn more information about GWC:

• Mission, Vison and Values
• GWC Vision 2030 Comprehensive Master Plan
• GWC Employee-Student Demographics

Summary

Provides tutorial, technical assistance, and/or lab support to students either in a classroom or walk-in laboratory setting, who are usually but not limited to, pre-college, non-credit certificate, or non-transfer course work. Tasks performed require technical competence in the subject taught. Please note that this a non-instructional assignment. 

Distinguishing Career Features

The Instructional Assistant

• Biological Sciences/Chemistry is the first level in a career path for classroom, walk-in and scheduled labs, and tutoring. The Instructional Assistant

• Biological Sciences/Chemistry will demonstrate subject matter competency in pre-college or first-year academic courses and other occupations that result in a certificate. Instructional Assistants may also be assigned as a second position in more advance and scientific courses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments and jobs.  Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following kinds of duties:

• Works with faculty/instructional administrator to design, construct, troubleshoot, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, experiments that will be used in the classrooms/ laboratories in a division comprised of various related but different subject areas.

• Assists in laboratory preparation for all assigned Biological Sciences/Chemistry classes.

• Creates written instructions for use of lab services and computer equipment, as necessary. Creates answer keys for sample materials for all materials in instructional materials files.

• When performing setup, calculates amounts and portions such as mass, volume, length, percentage, concentration levels, angles, etc. Safely keeps and properly disposes and/or takes down the experiments and simulations.

• Makes repairs to equipment and learning assistance devices. Checks out and maintains control over tools, equipment, supplies, materials used by students. May be required to maintain contact with appropriate vendors.

• Maintains records of laboratory activity, including typing forms or inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and/or written materials.

• Provides for the general cleanliness and security of the laboratory or shop work area. Handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal. Participates in providing for a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratory. Reports maintenance problems as they occur.

• Attends training as necessary to maintain currency of knowledge and communicates safety concerns and necessary updates to supervisors.

• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

• Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 - Code of Professional Ethics.

Knowledge and Skills

• The position requires working knowledge of principles and properties of general and analytical chemistry, biology, chemistry, or physics.

• Requires working knowledge of chemical reactions.

• Requires working knowledge in the use of basic-to-advanced scientific and laboratory equipment.

• Requires in-depth knowledge of laboratory or workshop procedures, organization, equipment, tests, experiments, and simulations.

• Requires knowledge of safe and proper handling of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes.

• Requires a well-developed knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.

• Requires advanced mathematics skill to make calculations for preparation of chemical solutions and compounds, including statistical confidence limits, algebraic computations, weights volumes, and percentages.

• Requires sufficient knowledge of computers to use common desktop and specialized applications used in education.

• Requires sufficient knowledge of the English language to prepare correspondence and materials suitable for classroom presentation.

• Requires sufficient human relation skills to facilitate learning and to convey technical concepts to others. 11. Requires sensitivity to the needs of students of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Abilities

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.

• Requires the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position and set up laboratory assignments, experiments, simulations, and tests.

• Requires the ability to prepare instructional equipment, solutions, and solids for laboratory experiments.

• Requires the ability to operate, calibrate, and perform minor repairs to laboratory equipment and tools.

• Requires the ability to conduct research of educational materials, and equipment.

• Requires the ability to maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner, including the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment as required for some labs.

• Requires the ability to perform routine record keeping and report writing duties.

• Requires the ability to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.

• Requires the ability to communicate in both formal and informal setting with students, instructors, and other interested parties.  

Physical Abilities

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.

• Essential functions will vary by position.

• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act ("FEHA"), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.

Minimum Qualifications: Education, Experience, D.E.I.A 

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a certificate program at the college level or internship in a trade and six months of prior experience tutoring students, supporting or setting lab exercises. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.

AND

Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom and campus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of biology courses including general biology, cell/molecular biology, microbiology, physiology, anatomy, zoology, and/or botany.

• Knowledge of laboratory etiquette and laboratory safety.

• Experience with laboratory equipment.

Licenses and Certificates

May require a valid driver license.

This recruitment is for a permanent, part time, 19-hour per week, 10 month per year classified position. The working schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday from 3pm to 9pm with the ability to work some occasional Friday's as needed.    The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.

ATTENTION: Before applying, please be sure to review the Coast Colleges District Board Policy regarding Nepotism (BP 7310) to check if your application may be impacted. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.  If you have any questions, please contact HR Recruitment at 714-438-4714 or 714-438-4716.

Application Requirements

To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet at http://www.cccd.edu/employment by the application deadline: 11:59PM Wednesday, July 17th, 2024.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable).

A complete application packet includes:

• A complete Coast Community College District Online Employment Application.

• A Current Resume of professional and educational background and experience.

• A Cover Letter detailing your experience related to the role.

• Responses to Supplemental Questions (Please provide clear and detailed responses, as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, put "see resume" or "N/A", or leave blank).

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance by emailing jobs@cccd.edu or by calling 714.438.4716.

Pay Philosophy

Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality.  In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees. (Salary Range E0-113)

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).

• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate's expense (Clearance must be received prior to the first day of employment).

• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States including a Social Security Card; AND

• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information. The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline, Community College, Golden West College, and Orange Coast College.

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