Laboratory Technician Senior
 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, Glendale | |
 Jul 10, 2025 | |
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Laboratory Technician Senior Job ID: 321562 Location: Glendale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $19.26 - $25.04/hourly, DOE Grade 110 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm; 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:
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Job Summary The Laboratory Technician Senior is responsible for supporting the Physical Science department by obtaining, organizing, preparing, setting up and maintaining laboratory materials for astronomy, geology, physics, and physical sciences courses. The technician is responsible for ensuring that all materials are in good repair and appropriately provided on time to the instructors during the academic year. Receives, maintains and inventories supplies and equipment; establishes and maintains equipment maintenance and inventory records. Analyzes requirements for supplies and initiates the purchase of equipment; contacts vendors for specific equipment information. Adheres to and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedure. Assists in providing instructional support during lab sessions as needed and maintains clean, safe, and organized lab spaces. Supports faculty during instruction and demonstrations. Troubleshoots basic equipment issues and ensures students have necessary materials. Additional Information Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or threatening environment); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures or intense noise. Essential Functions 30% - Supports laboratory programs and initiates lab set-ups and take-downs for physics, astronomy, geology and physical science courses through coordination with appropriate faculty for student course exercise 30% - Maintains, stores, and inventories supplies and equipment, including the development and update of lab set up sheets 15% - Provide work direction, schedule, train, advise, and mentor student workers in the usage and cleaning of laboratory equipment and spaces and in the preparation of lab materials 15% - Analyzes requirements for supplies and initiates the purchase of equipment. 10% - Performs routine cleaning of labs & supplies as necessary. Other duties as assigned 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 the 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. Two (2) years or more of experience preparing college-level laboratories B. Prior coursework in astronomy, geology, and/or physics C. Experience coordinating projects and following through on assigned tasks to ensure that critical deadlines are met D. Experience in supervisory work and/or assigning/monitoring work of others E. Experience with inventory management, such as monitoring, purchasing, and receiving of lab supplies F. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced in a cover letter and/or resume Special Working Conditions
How to Apply Please specifically address how your experience meets the desired qualifications in your cover letter and/or resume. Please include unofficial transcripts of any college-level coursework and/or a description of previous experience in the fields of astronomy, geology, physics and/or physical science. Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. 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.
Coursework must be listed on the resume or transcripts attached to be evaluated Please specifically address how your experience meets the desired qualifications in your cover letter and/or resume. Please include unofficial transcripts of any college-level coursework and/or a description of previous experience in the fields of astronomy, geology, physics and/or physical science. Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review will be on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Applications received after the review date may not be screened 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=321562&PostingSeq=1 jeid-b3f742495cba4943b2f46cc5fcbf134e | |