Instructional Lab Technician II - Biology (Temporary Assignment)

About the role

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a temporary assignment and not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made. Employees hired in this capacity are considered at will and do not accrue property interest in the assignment and are not eligible for benefits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, reagents, biological media and other teaching aids for class demonstrations, practical examinations and student assignments.
• Maintain stock rooms, laboratories, prep areas and other assigned areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition; encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices.
• Affirm the care and feeding of live specimens including rodents, snakes, frogs, fish/aquariums, plants, algal, fungal and bacterial cultures.
• Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; monitor and maintain records of materials and equipment on loan to or checked out by students and instructors.
• Order, receive and arrange for proper storage and handling of biological specimens, chemicals and laboratory equipment; provide certain lab materials from local terrain or stores; inventory materials and assure adequate quantities are available for instructional use; monitor supply budget.
• Perform technical microbiological preparation with extensive work in media production (tubed, bottled, plated), vital stains, special reagents and aseptic transfers of pathogens and nonpathogens on a routine basis.
• Employ various sterilization techniques for glassware, media, equipment and apparatus.
• Test, adjust, maintain and perform minor repairs including necessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment; send equipment out for major repairs.
• Maintain a variety of files and records regarding instructional materials, inventories and equipment repairs; perform general clerical duties as needed.
• Screens, selects, trains and provides work direction for student workers.
• Use and operate a variety of technical equipment including autoclaves, anaerobic jars, balances, microscopes and others.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in biological sciences and two years of work experience in the field of specialty, preferably in an instructional setting.

Qualifications

Knowledge of principles, practices, procedures and equipment and terminology of Biological Sciences including microbiology
Health and safety regulations
Record-keeping techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Technical aspects of Biology and microbiology
Oral and written communications skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Science laboratory operation at the community college level
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
Ability to assure the care and security of assigned equipment, specialized materials and supplies
Assemble, maintain and perform minor repairs on lab equipment
Demonstrate competence in biological sciences
Issue and receive equipment and supplies
Plan and organize work
Train, select, evaluate and provide work direction to student workers
Use and operate a variety of technical equipment including autoclaves, anaerobic jars, balances, microscopes and others.

Skills

None listed

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

N/A

Who We Are

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

Representative Duties

• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, reagents, biological media and other teaching aids for class demonstrations, practical examinations and student assignments.
• Evaluate and provide work direction for student workers.
• Assure the care and feeding of live specimens including rodents, snakes, frogs, fish/aquariums, plants, algal, fungal and bacterial cultures.
• Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; monitor and maintain records of materials and equipment on loan to or checked out by students and instructors.
• Order, receive and arrange for proper storage and handling of biological specimens, chemicals and laboratory equipment; provide certain lab materials from local terrain or stores; inventory materials and assure adequate quantities are available for instructional use; monitor supply budget.
• Perform technical microbiological preparation with extensive work in media production (tubed, bottled, plated), vital stains, special reagents and aseptic transfers of pathogens and nonpathogens on a routine basis.
• Employ various sterilization techniques for glassware, media, equipment and apparatus.
• Test, adjust, maintain and perform minor repairs including necessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment; send equipment out for major repairs.
• Maintain a variety of files and records regarding instructional materials, inventories and equipment repairs; perform general clerical duties as needed.
• Screen, select, train and provide work direction for student workers.
• Use and operate a variety of technical equipment including autoclaves, anaerobic jars, balances, microscopes and others.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in biological sciences and two years of work experience in the field of specialty, preferably in an instructional setting.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge Of Principles, practices, procedures and equipment and terminology of Biological Sciences including microbiology
Health and safety regulations
Record-keeping techniques
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
Technical aspects of Biology and microbiology
Oral and written communications skills
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
Science laboratory operation at the community college level
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies
Ability To Assure the care and security of assigned equipment, specialized materials and supplies
Assemble, maintain and perform minor repairs on lab equipment
Demonstrate competence in biological sciences
Issue and receive equipment and supplies
Plan and organize work
Train, select, evaluate and provide work direction to student workers
Use and operate a variety of technical equipment including autoclaves, anaerobic jars, balances, microscopes and others.

Physical Abilities

Hearing and speaking to communicate with students and faculty
Seeing to observe condition of lab and behavior of students
Dexterity of hands and fingers to set up and operate lab equipment
Lifting and carrying heavy objects
Pulling and pushing carts
Reaching to grasp and move supplies
Hazards Exposure to fumes and potentially hazardous solvents used to preserve biological specimens

Working Conditions

ENVIRONMENT:Instructional biology lab environment

Environmental Factors

Physical Abilities
Hearing and speaking to communicate with students and faculty
Seeing to observe condition of lab and behavior of students
Dexterity of hands and fingers to set up and operate lab equipment
Lifting and carrying heavy objects
Pulling and pushing carts
Reaching to grasp and move supplies
Hazards Exposure to fumes and potentially hazardous solvents used to preserve biological specimens

Representative Duties

• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, reagents, biological media and other teaching aids for class demonstrations, practical examinations and student assignments.
• Evaluate and provide work direction for student workers.
• Assure the care and feeding of live specimens including rodents, snakes, frogs, fish/aquariums, plants, algal, fungal and bacterial cultures.
• Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; monitor and maintain records of materials and equipment on loan to or checked out by students and instructors.
• Order, receive and arrange for proper storage and handling of biological specimens, chemicals and laboratory equipment; provide certain lab materials from local terrain or stores; inventory materials and assure adequate quantities are available for instructional use; monitor supply budget.
• Perform technical microbiological preparation with extensive work in media production (tubed, bottled, plated), vital stains, special reagents and aseptic transfers of pathogens and nonpathogens on a routine basis.
• Employ various sterilization techniques for glassware, media, equipment and apparatus.
• Test, adjust, maintain and perform minor repairs including necessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment; send equipment out for major repairs.
• Maintain a variety of files and records regarding instructional materials, inventories and equipment repairs; perform general clerical duties as needed.
• Screen, select, train and provide work direction for student workers.
• Use and operate a variety of technical equipment including autoclaves, anaerobic jars, balances, microscopes and others.
• Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities.
• Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Question

Are you willing to accept a temporary position? Yes. I am willing to accept a temporary position.
No. I am NOT willing to accept a temporary position.