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Inside Higher Ed · 1 month ago

Laboratory Technician - Physical Sciences Temporary (Short-Term Hourly)

Lancaster, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Antelope Valley Community College District is committed to student success and diversity in the academic environment. They are seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in the operation and maintenance of a physical sciences instructional laboratory, providing support to instructors and students while ensuring a safe and efficient lab environment.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the operation and maintenance of a physical sciences instructional laboratory; perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations; set up laboratory and equipment for instructors. (E)

Assist teachers and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting: provide assistance to students as appropriate, assigned or according to established procedures. (E)

Prepare instructional materials and equipment for teacher demonstrations and student use as requested, according to approved procedures, prepare lab handouts related to experiments; assist instructors with proctoring tests. (E)

Maintain a physical sciences laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; mix and apply cleaning chemical applications as required; maintain related safety, accident and incident records as required. (E)

Order, receive and store supplies, materials and equipment; maintain inventories, to assure appropriate quantities are available for instructional use. (E)

Adjust, maintain, calibrate and perform minor repair to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs according to established procedures. (E)

Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required research and obtain new experiments for laboratory use. (E)

Assist in the coordination of the use of physics lab facilities to assure the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment

Operate a variety of equipment related to any of the physical sciences lab, including electronic testing equipment, lab experimental equipment, copier and a computer

Perform related duties as assigned

Qualification

Physical sciences knowledgeLaboratory equipment operationSafety regulations knowledgeAdvanced mathematicsBasic computer operationRecord-keeping techniquesOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsInterpersonal skills