"Laboratory Technician - Earth Sciences (Part-Time)"

Job Details

Posting Number: CM-230-2024

Posting Title: Laboratory Technician - Earth Sciences (Part-Time)

Position Title: Laboratory Technician - Earth Sciences

Division: Natural Sciences

Department: Earth Sciences & Astronomy

FTE: 50

Term: 12 Months/Year

Primary Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 8am-1pm

Health & Welfare: Mt. San Antonio College offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision. Visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for details.

Annual Salary Step Range: $32,810.20-$41,875.62

Open Date: 04/08/2025

Initial Screening Date: 05/08/2025

Definition

Under general supervision, provides instructional support services for faculty and students of the Earth Sciences program; prepares and sets up laboratory exercises, demonstrations, instructional materials, creates displays, and participates in geological field excursions; assists students and faculty in the use and operation of equipment and materials.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Dean, Natural Sciences. Exercises no direct supervision of staff. Provides technical and functional direction and training to student workers.

Class Characteristics

This is a journey-level classification responsible for conducting a variety of instructional support activities to ensure student learning.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Prepares and sets up laboratory exercises, demonstrations, and instructional materials.
• Provides instructional support services for the Earth Sciences program.
• Installs and maintains instructional software.
• Ensures proper use of laboratory equipment.
• Researches, collects and maintains laboratory inventory of specimens.
• Prepares, sets up, operates, calibrates, maintains and repairs equipment related to earth sciences.
• Cleans and ensures proper storage of laboratory equipment.
• Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records.
• Monitors, orders, receives, stores, and maintains inventory levels.
• Submits work orders for maintenance and repair.
• Learns and applies emerging technologies.
• Promotes an environment of belonging related to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility.
• Provides quality customer service.
• Supports and abides by federal, state, local policies.
• Participates on committees and special assignments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of supporting a diverse, equitable, inclusive, socially just, anti-racist, and accessible academic and work environment.
• Terminology, techniques, principles, theories, practices, and procedures related to the Earth Sciences program.
• General methods for preparing course materials and laboratory exercises.
• Set-up, operation, demonstration, and maintenance of laboratory apparatus.
• Methods, practices, and techniques of student learning and instruction.
• Modern office practices and computer equipment.
• Record keeping principles.
• English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.
• Techniques for providing customer service.

Skills and Abilities

• Advocate for and communicate the College’s vision on diversity, equity, inclusion, etc.
• Participate in addressing gaps in diversity, equity, inclusion, etc.
• Provide resources and support for diversity goals.
• Explain and apply principles related to the Earth Sciences program.
• Assist students and faculty in equipment use.
• Create an engaging learning environment.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Interpret and apply District policies.
• Estimate and order supplies.
• Establish and maintain filing systems.
• Organize work and meet deadlines.
• Operate modern office equipment.
• Use English effectively.
• Understand scope of authority.
• Review situations and determine appropriate action.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships.

Education and Experience

Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college in earth science or related field; and experience working in an earth science classroom, laboratory, or similar setting.

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working with policies and procedures relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, etc., preferably in a minority serving institution.