INSTRUCTIONAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

West Valley -Mission Community College District

CLASSIFIED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

INSTRUCTIONAL LABORATORY - TECHNICIAN, SCIENCE
Biological Sciences

Job Number: 0708C035
Please put this number on the application.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  Tuesday, May 6, 2008, 5:00 P.M.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor or designee at Mission College, operate an instructional science laboratory and maintain equipment, tools, materials and supplies; facilitate student learning by providing assistance to faculty and students; select, train and supervise student assistants to work in science laboratories and storerooms.

ASSIGNMENT
100% of full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work schedule may change to include some evening or weekend hours as needed. Work locations: Mission College

SALARY AND BENEFITS
- $3,408 - $3,703 entry-level salary / $3,408 - $4,458 maximum earnable excluding longevity and professional growth.
- Employer-paid medical, dental, vision for employee and dependents including children, spouse, or domestic partner (benefit costs prorated for employees working less than 100% of full-time)
- Employer-paid long-term disability for employee
- Voluntary life insurance
- State and Federal holidays plus 1 floating holiday annually; paid non-workdays between Christmas and New Year
- 12 days sick leave accrued annually (prorated for employees working less than 100% and 12 months)
- 10 to 22 days vacation annually (prorated for employees working less than 100% and 12 months)
- Educational growth incentive program from $35 to $175 monthly
- $1,000 longevity award annually after 20 years of service
- CalPERS retirement
- Union-affiliated position with required dues

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination equivalent to:
- Two years of college coursework in biology, chemistry, physics or other designated scientific discipline AND
- Two years of science–related work experience.
- Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees by a certified U.S. credential review service.  Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar documentation will NOT suffice; thus, will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
- Demonstrated ability to work with persons of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- Laboratory equipment, supplies and materials typically used in community college biological and physical science laboratories.
- Preparation of culture media and stock solutions for laboratory experiments.
- Proper handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Principles of physical and/or biological sciences.
- Health and safety precautions used in an instructional lab.
- Instructional principles, practices and methodology.
- Operation and maintenance of an instructional science laboratory.
- Record keeping methods.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy.
- Operation of scientific instruments, devices and apparatus.

Ability to:
- Operate and maintain an instructional science laboratory at a community college.
- Operate, maintain and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment, supplies and materials used in a designated physical or biological science.
- Provide instructional assistance to students in a learning laboratory environment.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Recruit, select, train and supervise student assistants.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
- Prepare instructional materials for laboratory activities.
- Maintain a clean and orderly laboratory environment.
- Prioritize duties and work effectively to meet deadlines.

OTHER REQUIREMENT(S)
- Valid California driver's license.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks, which may be found in positions of the class).  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operate an instructional science laboratory; provide learning opportunities in a practical setting in which students perform exercises and assignments in biology, physics, chemistry and other designated science areas.
- Order, receive, store and inventory equipment, supplies and materials for laboratory experiments; issue and distribute instructional materials for student use in the science lab.
- Set up, operate and demonstrate the use of specialized equipment, instruments and apparatus typically found in community college biological and physical science laboratories; maintain equipment and schedule repairs as needed.
- Recruit, select, train and supervise assistants; schedule, assign and review work to ensure optimal use of the lab.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records, logs and files related to equipment purchases, inventory and check–out, budget, student assistant schedules and time sheets, and chemical inventories.
- Maintain a clean and safe learning environment in the laboratory; inspect lab areas for hazardous materials spills; prepare and maintain required documentation regarding the purchase, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
- Provide instructional guidance and assistance to individual and small groups of science students; reinforce concepts, techniques and practical applications presented by the instructor.
- Operate specialized equipment used in a science laboratory including measuring devices and instruments, hot plates, centrifuge, spectrophotometer, spectrograph, autoclave, microscope, incubator and other devices.
- Communicate with instructors, vendors and suppliers regarding science laboratory purchases, operations and equipment.
- Perform related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES
- Attend periodic training to maintain current knowledge of proper handling, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and related record keeping requirements.

To receive a detailed job description that includes working conditions and physical demands, please contact the District Human Resources Department at (408) 741-2415.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
Documents to be considered for this position must be received at the following location on the date and time noted above:  

District Human Resources Department
West Valley-Mission Community College District
14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070-5698
(West Valley College Campus – Administration Building
by Lot 4).

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To insure fairness and consistency to all candidates, do not submit materials other than those identified below.  Submit all application materials in the following order:
- A completed West Valley-Mission Community College District Classified Employment Application (see attached).
- A current, typed, detailed resume.
- A completed supplemental questionnaire (see attached).
- Legible copies of ALL college transcripts to verify all degrees earned and coursework taken. Certified copies
- of transcripts will be required at time of hire. Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF TRANSCRIPTS.
- If applicable, U.S. Equivalency Certification for foreign degrees.
- A completed Personal Data Report form (see attached).

NOTE: All required documents must be submitted with your application packet; otherwise, your application will be considered incomplete and will not receive further consideration.

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS
- Copies of licenses and certificates you possess as related to this position.
- Voluntary identification form (for statistical purposes only and will be kept confidentially in the Human Resources Department).

 APPLICATION INFORMATION
- Submission of complete application documents to Human Resources by the deadline is the applicant’s responsibility. Postmarks will not be accepted.
- Incomplete or late documents will not receive committee consideration.
- Application documents will not be sent to applicants or received by Human Resources via email or fax.
- All materials in your file become District property, will not be returned, and will be considered for this vacancy only.
- Current employees must provide documentation and materials in the same manner and degree of detail as any other applicant.
- If transcripts are required, include copies of ALL college transcripts with application packet to verify all degrees earned and college coursework taken. Please note: Certified copies will be required at time of hire.
- Copies of diplomas, grade reports, graduation petitions, transcript evaluation requests, or similar documents WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF TRANSCRIPTS.
- Foreign transcripts and degrees require official certification of equivalency to U.S. transcripts and degrees by a certified U.S. review service at the time of application.
- Un-requested documents, such as cover letters, letters of recommendation, and any other documents that are not specifically asked for under Required Documents, will be removed from the application packet.  
- DO NOT STAPLE DOCUMENTS TOGETHER.  USE A PAPERCLIP OR OTHER MEANS OF BINDING.
- Include the job number on the application.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- West Valley-Mission Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.

SELECTION PROCESS
- The committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline.  
- Meeting the minimum qualifications does not assure the candidate an interview.  It is, therefore, important that the application be thorough and detailed.
- Reference checks for the finalists will be conducted.
- The District may re-advertise, delay, choose not to fill the position, or choose to fill more than one position.

INFORMATION AND APPLICATION MATERIALS MAY BE OBTAINED FROM:

HUMAN RESOURCES
West Valley–Mission Community College District
14000 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070–5698 http://www.wvmccd.cc.ca.us/wvmccd/hr/

Applicants who, due to a disability, require accommodations to complete the application, testing, or interview process, please contact Human Resources at (408) 741-2415 to arrange for assistance.

WEST VALLEY-MISSION COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.


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