"Laboratory Technician - Sciences (Chemistry) (Part-Time) - Riverside City College"

Laboratory Technician - Sciences (Chemistry) (Part-Time) - Riverside City College

Riverside Community College District

Job Description

BASIC FUNCTION:

Develops, organizes, implements, and coordinates methods for performing a variety of laboratory duties of a diversified nature for a science department; ensures the timely preparation of chemical solutions and other laboratory materials; sets up and disassembles experiments; orders, receives, stores, and issues inventory chemicals, supplies, and equipment; and troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the assigned area supervisor. May provide lead direction to temporary staff and/or student workers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This classification in the Laboratory Technician – Sciences series is responsible for independently performing technical duties in support of an assigned science-focused laboratory. Employees at this level exercise judgment and initiative in their assigned tasks, receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the department.

Education and Experience:

An associate's degree with coursework in a scientific field, e.g., physics, chemistry, biology, microbiology, or similar life/physical science and two (2) years of technical experience in a science focused laboratory testing environment; or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Knowledge of:

1. Methods, techniques, and procedures used in a college science department laboratory program.
2. Laboratory equipment, materials, supplies, and laboratory procedures, practices, techniques, and terminology used in life/physical sciences.
3. Methods and techniques of preparing reagents and chemical solutions and stains.
4. Methods and techniques of properly storing and preserving biological specimens and cultures.
5. Diagnostic tools and methods used in the repair, calibration, and maintenance of laboratory equipment and instrumentation unique to the life/physical sciences.
6. Principles, practices, and environmental health and safety regulations impacting laboratory operations.
7. Inventory techniques.
8. Recordkeeping principles and practices.

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EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Maintains inventory and monitors supply utilization...
2. Sets up, maintains, calibrates...

Department: Chemistry (R)

Position Type: Support Staff (Classified / Confidential)

College/Campus: Riverside

Employment Type: Part-Time (19.5 hours per week)

Position Length: 12-month

Salary Range: Grade K ($36.09 - $43.93 Monthly)

Work Hours: Monday and Tuesday: 4:45pm - 9:45pm and Wednesday and Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:45pm

Required Applicant Documents: Resume or Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation 1, Letter of Recommendation 2, Other Transcript, Other Document

Effective Employment Date: Anticipated Start Date: June or July 2026