"FT Instructional Laboratory Technician III - Physics"

FT Instructional Laboratory Technician III - Physics

Salary: $71,458.56 Annually

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: Ins. Lab Tech III - Physics 25

Closing: 1/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Location: Norwalk, CA

Department: Ins. Lab Tech III - Physics 25

Division: Science, Engineering, Mathematics

Description

Performs technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of instructional laboratories for Physics and related sciences. Sets up, demonstrates, oversees, and designs, tests, or simulation situations to support learning in compliance with student lab requirements.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Instructional Lab Technician III supports scheduled classroom labs and walk-in learning labs. The Instructional Lab Technician III requires the ability to perform advanced classroom demonstrations that involve simulations, experiments, and reactions, as well as support all levels of coursework in the assigned majors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates with faculty to establish optimal laboratory schedules and supply needs, thus enabling timely preparation. Prioritizes lab preparation orders.
• Sets up, tests, demonstrates, and maintains demonstrations and experiments used in classrooms and laboratories. Works with faculty to design, construct, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, and experiments to assist in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes. Provides technical assistance to students and faculty, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with equipment.
• Sets up, tests, and maintains computer-based experiments and demonstrations by using data acquisition software and hardware. Develops, tests, and documents procedures for new experiments.
• Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction as well as orienting students to the laboratory. Sets up established laboratory experiences for students as required by course outline or faculty direction.
• Oversees and provides for the general cleanliness and security of laboratories, work, and storage areas. Handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal. Provides a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratory. Reports maintenance problems as they occur.
• Assists instructors in the classroom/laboratory concurrently with lecture or discussion. May actually perform dangerous and/or complex procedures for students.
• Assists and may set up and provide technical and other assistance to students with special projects, field research trips, and classroom/laboratory presentations.
• Assists with curriculum planning. Conducts research of emerging laboratory techniques and methods. Develops graphics and other instructional materials used for classroom presentations.
• Assists faculty with instructional technology such as web pages, multi-media equipment, and computer-aided resources.
• Acquires, maintains, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies such as but not limited to, laboratory supplies, simulation and experiment devices, and written materials required for student instructional needs.
• Performs repairs on equipment and learning assistance devices. Checks out and maintains control over equipment, supplies, materials used by students.
• Maintains records of laboratory activity, including typing forms or inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of equipment, materials, supplies, and written materials. This includes document to support the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials, substances, and chemicals.
• Assists with design, layout, and editing of instructional manuals. Prepares or assists with preparation of departmental reports. Prepares routine correspondence.
• Researches expense trends, material costs, and otherwise provides input for budget proposals. Monitors approved budget expenditures and coordinates purchasing to meet needs of the department.
• Receives instructions for study and simulation modules from faculty members, and then, may assist small groups of students who are participating in the exercises.
• Assists faculty with learning simulations, tests, and quizzes to students as provided by instructors in class or lab environment.
• May maintain and update web pages for the department.
• Oversees the work of student helpers. Coordinates their activities in support of the instructional goals. Maintains records for pay purposes.
• Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Physics or an engineering discipline and one year of experience in a laboratory, research, or similar experience. Alternatively, the position may require 15 units of upper-division physics coursework and two years of experience in a laboratory or experimental environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, or a closely related field
• 3 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering laboratories, including student telescopes.
• In-depth knowledge of databases and instructional software that includes MATLAB and Capstone.
• 3 years of experience in setting a budget, purchasing logistics, and financial reconciliation, including asset disposal.

Salary/Fringe Benefits

Grade 36 on District Classified Employee Salary Schedule at ($5,954.88/month)

Health and welfare benefits include District contribution for medical/dental/vision benefits and employee life insurance ($50,000). (Cash in lieu option available on medical insurance.)

Participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System that is also integrated with Social Security.

Application Procedure

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Copy of Unofficial Transcripts (Must show all coursework completed and the conferral date of the degree) OR High School Diploma if applicable

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