Description
Under the direction of the assigned manager, perform a variety of technical duties including the more complex and specialized in the preparation and set up of experiments and demonstrations conducted in assigned science laboratories; ensure that classes have adequate and appropriate materials for various experiments and demonstrations; ensure the safety of students and staff in the use of laboratory equipment and supplies (ensures laboratories operate efficiently, effectively, and safely); clean and maintain assigned laboratory equipment; order, receive and maintain an inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies; oversee the hazardous materials procedures, storage, and disposal; ensure compliance with all rules and regulations related to maintaining safe conditions in the laboratory.
SECSM TrAC:
Serves as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Math TrAC.
Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Under the direction of the assigned manager, perform a variety of technical duties including the more complex and specialized in the preparation and set up of experiments and demonstrations conducted in assigned science laboratories; ensure that classes have adequate and appropriate materials for various experiments and demonstrations; ensure the safety of students and staff in the use of laboratory equipment and supplies (ensures laboratories operate efficiently, effectively, and safely); clean and maintain assigned laboratory equipment; order, receive and maintain an inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies; oversee the hazardous materials procedures, storage, and disposal; ensure compliance with all rules and regulations related to maintaining safe conditions in the laboratory.
SECSM TrAC:
Serves as the Chemical Hygiene Officer for the Science, Engineering, Computer Science and Math TrAC.
Responsibilities and Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Coordinate faculty requests and perform a variety of technical duties in the preparation and setup of experiments and demonstrations conducted in assigned laboratories; independently prepare chemical solutions, bacteriological materials, cultures, plants, animals, specimens and other scientific items for use in laboratory experiments; assure that laboratories are cleaned after usage.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE SECSM TrAC:
- Serve as Chemical Hygiene Officer as required by OSHA; develop and conduct general and safety orientation for staff; ensure compliance with all rules and regulations related to maintaining safe conditions in the workplace; develop proper hazardous chemical and biological waste disposal streams in accordance with the Environmental Department, ensuring lab technician understanding; ensure proper and safe storage of chemical reagents; oversee testing of emergency and safety equipment; follow-up on corrective action to keep safety items functional; monitor and control access to prep room and hazardous materials; completes monthly reports submitted to the Director of Facilities Planning and Management and other reports related to the laboratories/prep rooms.
- Monitor the activities and usage of laboratories and give directions as needed; ensure the proper techniques for safe handling of chemicals and other items are adhered to; contact laboratory supervisors as needed.
- Keep current regarding technical developments and safety concerns by participating in assigned trainings, workshops or seminars.
- Serve as the main contact for Community Education classes and Middle College High School labs that are scheduled in the SCMA building; ensure labs are delivered in a timely, effective and safe manner and that laboratory personnel are knowledgeable and adhere to safe practices appropriate to assigned laboratories.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE ELECTRON MICROSCOPY PROGRAM:
- Provide a variety of technical support to students and
instructors in the operation of the Electron Microscopy Lab, train
students in the use of:
- Transmission Electron Microscope (Diffraction Pattern Imaging and Indexing).
- Field Emission Electron Microscope (Low KV Imaging UHR).
- Scanning Electron Microscope (High SEM and ESEM Modes).
- Basic Usage and Understanding of Ultra Microtome and ALL Sample Prep Systems for Biological and Material Labs.
- Confirm proper functionality and working condition of ALL equipment. Ensure Proper Alignment of ALL systems in Microscope Wing. Understand how to recognize failures within a system to place service calls. Upkeep all accessories that run the Microscopes from the back end. Make Recommendations to Faculty about acquisition or repair of equipment to improve the educational program.
- Establish schedules for student use of Electron Microscope and Associated Equipment; provide assistance to students preparing specimens for use with all Imaging equipment from Basic OLM, to Compound Scopes thru Electron Microscopes.
- Ensure that adequate levels of all necessary gases, such as Nitrogen, Argon and Liquid Nitrogen are available and maintained throughout the school year.
- Maintain Awareness of new Developments in the Field of Electron Microscopy and incorporate new techniques into classroom instruction and laboratory procedures. Maintain and update SOPs for all new and existing equipment for student reference.
- Respond to questions and inquiries regarding the Electron Microscopy Program via telephone, email, and walk-ins with regards to interests, hiring, updates, new technologies and basic questions and concerns.
- Plan, schedule and attend on campus or off-site promotional activities to help gain interest and promote awareness of the microscopy program to the community.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations including those pertaining to the safe management of biology and chemistry laboratories, hazards, and wastes.
- Operations and activities of a modern scientific laboratory in a college setting.
- Operation of a variable condenser OLM for darkfield and phase contrast microscopy.
- Principles, practices, theories, and terminology of the discipline(s) of the specific lab assignment such as biology, chemistry, electron microscopy, molecular biology, microbiology and digital microscopy, astronomy, geography, geology or physics.
- Operational characteristics of standard laboratory equipment, supplies and materials of the discipline(s) including but not limited to autoclaves, industrial dishwashers, incubators, spectrophotometer, flow hoods, compound and stereo microscopes, ultra microtomes, transition electron microscopes, field emission electron microscope, and scanning electron microscope.
- Methods and techniques of preparing chemicals and solutions.
- Methods and techniques of handling hazardous materials.
- Standard office machines and equipment; MS Office software applications.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety procedures.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles and practices of inventory control.
- Instruments, machinery, equipment, tools, supplies, procedures, and methods used in instructional laboratories supporting biology, chemistry, microbiology, and/or electron microscopy.
- Behavior, reactivity, stability, compatibility, and storage requirements of chemical substances found in a college-level laboratory.
- Fundamental physiological, anatomical, biochemical, and behavioral requirements of living things at all levels of biological organization.
- Principles and practices used in the maintenance, repair and fabrication equipment and tools pertinent to the assigned instructional areas.
- Advanced mathematical principles as applied to the assigned instructional area.
- Basic principles and practices of student instruction.
- Basic principles and practices of training.
- Emergency first aid procedures.
If assigned to the SECSM TrAC:
- Cell transformation.
- BioPac systems including data acquisition and analysis systems for physiology.
Ability to:
- Operate, maintain and clean modern laboratory equipment, supplies and materials, appropriate to the individual laboratory requirements.
- Operate standard office machines and equipment including computers.
- Care for and maintain specimens used for laboratory experiments.
- Prepare various chemicals and solutions.
- Safely store, label, re-stock, and dispose of chemicals and hazardous waste according to established procedures.
- Ensure adherence to established laboratory rules and regulations.
- Maintain laboratory supplies, accurate inventory and associated files and records.
- Conduct research and analysis and prepare reports and records as assigned.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Set up for various laboratory experiments for multiple and diverse technical areas of instruction including chemistry, biology, and/or electron microscopy.
- Provide assistance to faculty in assigned laboratories supporting multiple and diverse technical areas of instruction.
- Provide instructional assistance to students in multiple technical areas of instruction.
- Provide updates to staff and faculty regarding changes in laws, regulations, technologies, and equipment and oversee appropriate processes in the laboratories.
- Maintain assigned laboratory tools, equipment, and machinery including diagnosing, analyzing, and correcting mechanical defects.
- Perform mathematical calculations and take measurements with accuracy and precision.
- Maintain assigned laboratories in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Operate various types of microscopes, including electron microscopes.
- Correctly operate the instruments, tools, and equipment required for the assigned instructional areas.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all employees and others in the course of work.
- Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds and disabilities of community college students and staff as demonstrated by skills and abilities in cultural responsiveness and cultural humility.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, microbiology or a related field.
Experience:
Four years of experience involving basic research or preparation for science education experiments and demonstrations in research, technical, or teaching laboratory preparation area. Some experience working with hazardous materials.
OTHER CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Successful completion of hazardous waste training within six months of hire. Update hazardous materials training.
- Hazardous waste training.
- Blood pathogens training.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid first aid/CPR certificate within 30 days of appointment.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Consistent with its obligations under the law, the San Joaquin Delta College will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Physical Demands:
Sit, stand, walk, bend and stoop for prolonged periods of time; may be required to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty (30) pounds.
Work Environment:
Lab environment.
Hazards:
Mixing and destruction of chemicals and hazardous materials.
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