Laboratory Technician Senior

$18.56 - $24.13/hourly, DOE

Grade

110

Work Schedule

Schedule is based on the operational needs of the department and EMCC.

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?

Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?

Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!

About Us

What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).

• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance

• One of the largest community college systems in the country

• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient

• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes

• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

Benefits

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.

Benefits & Perks Options:

• 20 paid observed holidays

• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)

• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time

• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)

• Annual professional development growth funding

• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents

• Flexible work schedules

• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Diabetes Empowerment Education Program

• Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more

• Pre-Retirement Events

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).

• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary

Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Lab Technician Sr. This position is responsible for the organization and preparation of complex lab equipment and materials for laboratory experiments primarily in the instructional areas of life sciences. Additionally, the position assists in providing student instruction and offering direct assistance to students doing their internship, research and work study.

Essential Functions

40% - Analyzes and prepares individual laboratory programs and determines lab set-ups; prepares materials and equipment required for lecture and laboratory classes; organizes and delivers equipment and materials used for lecture and lab activities

30% - Assembles, maintains and troubleshoots complex lab equipment used for life science labs and lecture; demonstrates the use of apparatus; learns, tests, installs, and updates software/hardware needed for equipment related to the lab such as Vernier, PCR Machine, Document Camera, Motic, etc; develops training aids and instructional materials for the equipment; contacts vendors for specific equipment information

15% - Provides work supervision, direction and/or monitors student workers/interns/ambassadors in the usage and cleaning of laboratory equipment and spaces; provides assistance and consultation for instructors regarding performance of laboratories; adheres to and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures

15% - Establishes and schedules equipment maintenance and inventory records; ensures proper chemical and biohazard storage and disposal; assists Instructional Services Coordinator Sr as needed; other duties commensurate to the grade level of the position

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in area of assignment.

OR

High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in area of assignment.

Desired Qualifications

A. Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Biological Science, Agricultural Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or a related field.

B. Experience with basic lab safety protocols, including safe handling, storage, and correct disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.

C. Two (2) years of direct support experience preparing and maintaining instructional laboratory space, equipment and resources.

D. Experience with general science lab procedures and operations, including maintaining, troubleshooting and cleaning of laboratory equipment.

E. Experience with computer applications used for tracking, purchasing and maintaining inventory for lab supplies.

F. Experience supervising/monitoring the work of others; knowledge of coaching and leading the work of others.

Special Working Conditions

Exposure to chemicals, fumes, particulates and organisms that may present health hazards if not handled according to safety protocols are possible

May be required to lift or carry up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation

May be required to travel at multiple campus locations and work outdoors

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving: http://business.maricopa.edu/risk-management/motor-vehicle-usage/motor-vehicle-driving-requirements

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.

• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;

• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)

• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.

• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review on June 24, 2024

Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on June 23, 2024, to be considered

If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined

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.

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.

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