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Laboratory Technician Senior (Chemistry)
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Chandler | |
 Jun 18, 2025 | |
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Laboratory Technician Senior (Chemistry) Job ID: 321452 Location: Chandler-Gilbert Comm College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $18.91 - $24.58/hourly, DOE Grade 110 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage * Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time * 20 Paid Observed Holidays * Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage * Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions * Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) * Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents * Annual Professional Development Funding * Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: * District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars * Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter * Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups, and Diabetes Empowerment Education Programs * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) * Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services * Mobile On-Site Mammography Screenings * Pre-Retirement Planning Events * Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary Supports day-to-day instructional laboratory operations by preparing, maintaining, and resetting lab environments for courses in chemistry, physics, engineering, geology, and astronomy. Assists in delivering instructional activities by staging equipment, setting up experiments, and ensuring the availability and safe handling of supplies, chemicals, and instructional materials. Collaborates with faculty and staff to meet course needs, monitors inventory, and tracks usage of consumable materials to support efficient lab operation. Provides guidance to students during lab sessions as needed and maintains clean, safe, and organized lab spaces. Works independently within established protocols to ensure labs are ready and functional for instruction. Essential Functions 40% Prepares, sets up, and breaks down instructional laboratories Independently prepares materials, equipment, and lab spaces for daily instruction in chemistry, physics, geology, engineering, and astronomy. Assembles and stages apparatus, calibrates instruments, and ensures all required supplies are in place for scheduled experiments. Follows lab-specific safety protocols and institutional guidelines to ensure a safe and efficient environment. Cleans, resets, and stores equipment and materials after lab sessions, disposing of waste in compliance with safety regulations. 20% Coordinates with instructors and staff for upcoming labs Collaborates closely with faculty and instructional support staff to confirm lab needs and ensure all required materials and equipment are available and in working order. Reviews upcoming course syllabi and lab manuals to verify supply lists, identify missing or expired chemicals, and initiate procurement requests. Maintains cleanliness, orderliness, and readiness of shared lab spaces. 20% Monitors usage and collects data on laboratory supplies and consumables Tracks ongoing consumption of chemicals, materials, and equipment across multiple courses and disciplines. Maintains detailed records of inventory levels, usage trends, and reorder points to support timely purchasing. Assists in compiling usage and cost data for budget planning and resource allocation. Identifies opportunities for waste reduction and operational efficiency. 10% Provides student and instructional support in laboratory environments Provides guidance to students on proper laboratory techniques, safety procedures, and correct use of equipment during scheduled labs. Supports faculty during instruction and demonstrations. Troubleshoots basic equipment issues and ensures students have necessary materials. 10% Performs other duties as assigned Assists with laboratory improvements, safety inspections, special projects, and annual inventory activities. Participates in maintaining compliance with institutional and regulatory standards for laboratory safety and chemical hygiene. Minimum Qualifications Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in area of assignment. OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications A. Previous experience in a college laboratory setting. B. One year or more of experience preparing college-level laboratories C. Prior coursework in chemistry, engineering, astronomy, geology and/or physics. Coursework must be provided with application by providing unofficial transcripts. D. Experience working with supervisor and other staff members to coordinate efforts, including follow through on assigned tasks to ensure that critical deadlines are met E. Experience with inventory support, such as monitoring, purchasing, and receiving of lab supplies. F. Experience in Lab Safety, HAZWOPER, OSHA, DOT, RCRA G. Experience in Chemical Inventory, calculating usage/waste Special Working Conditions Positions in this class typically require: fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Working Conditions: Exposure to chemicals, fumes, particulates and organisms that may present health hazards if not handled according to safety protocols are possible. May require lifting objects up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation. May be required to work at multiple campus locations and work outdoors. Evening and weekend hours may be required. How to Apply Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Posting Close Date Please apply on or before June 25th, 2025 to ensure consideration within the first review. Additional reviews, if necessary, will be held. Application deadline: Please apply on or before July 9th, 2025 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321452&PostingSeq=1 jeid-07eb1fe212dc9a46ba8dfead50f33f69 | |