Instructional Lab Technician 50% - Multidisciplinary (Photo)

About the role

Rio Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Responsibilities

• Assists instructors and staff in planning, organizing, preparing, and presentation of classroom and laboratory materials for area of assignment (such as; ceramics, music technology, arts, physics, engineering, geology, astronomy and geography, etc.).
• Sets up and takes down equipment and materials for various labs.
• Prepares and maintains discipline-specific materials in classrooms and instructional laboratories.
• Takes and maintains inventory of equipment and supplies; updates and maintains stockroom inventory records for a variety of lab materials and supplies.
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to discipline-specific classroom and laboratory equipment.
• Prepares solutions and assembles materials needed for laboratory experiments.
• Collaborates with instructors to; plan, organize, prepare, and conduct lab experiments; assists with curriculum, lab experiments, and program plans, as needed.
• Maintains records of requisitions and purchases on behalf of the assigned programs/departments.
• Collaborates with Facilities or other District or college departments to arrange for and repair broken or malfunctioning equipment or facilities.
• Contacts and meets with vendors to obtain material and/or service quotes.
• Coordinates with Administrative Assistant to the Division Office regarding requisitions, purchase orders (POs), invoices, and accounts payable; coordinates orders and deliveries with warehouse personnel.
• Ensures lab stockroom is up to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) regulations where applicable.
• Supervises, trains, and provides work direction to student assistants, student workers, and/or short-term staff, as assigned.
• Works with Financial Aid Department to identify, interview, and hire student workers from the Federal Work Study and/or District Work Study Programs; trains, schedules, supervises, and provides work direction and daily assignments to student workers; reviews submitted timesheets against hours worked; verifies budget, and submits to appropriate personnel for approval.
• Affords assistance with a variety of requests related to the area of assignment, as directed by the supervisor.
• Proctors labs, lab exams, and examinations, as needed.
• Assists with events related to assigned programs.
• Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

Requirements

• Associate Degree with major coursework in assigned disciplines/areas or related field; AND Three to four (3-4) years of work experience in the field or discipline related to the assignment;
• Or, Bachelor’s Degree in assigned disciplines/areas or related field; AND One to two (1-2) years of work experience in the field or discipline related to the assignment;
• Or, Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of District and college policies and procedures as they relate to the area of assignment.
• Fundamentals, terminology, techniques, equipment and materials used in the assigned disiciplines/areas.
• Operation of a variety of lab and instructional equipment.
• Technical aspects of the assigned disiciplines/areas.
• Laboratory operation at the community college level.
• OSHA lab safety rules and regulations as applicable.
• Biohazardous waste and chemical waste disposal protocols where applicable.
• First aid, fire, and lab safety measures.
• Computer database systems used in accounting activities.
• Principles and practices of training and providing work direction.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic record-keeping, filing, and filing system techniques.

Skills

• Ability to independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Assist instructors in planning, organization, preparation, and presentation of classroom and laboratory materials.
• Operate, demonstrate, and maintain specialized instruments and equipment used in the assigned labs.
• Ensure the care and security of assigned equipment, specialized materials, and supplies.
• Demonstrate competence in the assigned areas.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Prepare and process purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices.
• Receive and control equipment and supplies.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Update and maintain various records.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet established timelines.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Train and provide work direction to student workers, temporary, and short-term staff.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits after 90 days of continuous employment. These benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement savings plan.

Pay

Salary Range 32 Salary $2.954.82 – $3,780.34 monthly – Successful candidate will start at Step 1 except in cases where the District deems appropriate.

Schedule

Current Work Schedule Monday – Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.