[job_card.job_description]Position Information Position Title Instructional Lab Technician III (Substitute Pool) Recruitment Start Date 02/06/2026 Recruitment End Date Open Until Filled First Consideration Date Salary Range Pay Rate $33.38/hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Benefits BENEFITS
At the beginning of each academic year, all professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employees with an assignment which will exceed 30 days will be provided with five days (40 hours) of paid sick leave. This paid sick leave is available to be used for an illness of the professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employee or his/her family member and/or for leave due to domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking. A professional expert, short-term, substitute, and student employee shall be entitle to use such sick leave as of the 90th day of employment. The five days (40 hours) of paid sick leave do not accumulate.
General Description/Summary POSITION SUMMARY
Provides technical and instructional assistance to students involved in scientific disciplines that include laboratory settings designed to further their knowledge. Sets up, demonstrates, oversees, and designs, tests, or simulation situations to support learning in compliance with student lab requirements. Minimum Qualifications/Education and Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A bachelor’s degree in a science-related discipline, and two years of instruction or tutoring experience; or, in the absence of a bachelor’s degree, an associate degree, or the completion of at least sixty (60) college-level semester units, and four years of instruction or tutoring experience; or, in the absence of an associate degree, or the completion of at least sixty (60) college-level semester units, six years of instruction or tutoring experience. Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- One year of experience working as a lab technician in a higher education stockroom or as a lab technician working in a science laboratory. Licenses and Certificates LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
- May require a valid driver’s license. Essential Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works with students individually and in class-sized groups to enhance their learning. Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction as well as orienting students to the laboratory. Sets up established laboratory experiences for students as required by course outline or faculty direction.- Works with faculty and/or instructional administrator to design, construct, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, experiments that will be used in the classrooms/laboratories in a division comprised of various related but different subject areas. Provides technical assistance to students, faculty and staff; troubleshoots and diagnoses problems with equipment; may assist in setting up laboratories.- Assists instructors in the classroom/laboratory concurrently with lecture or discussion. May actually perform more dangerous and/or complex procedures for students.- Receives study and simulation modules from faculty members, and then facilitates small groups of students who are participating in the exercises.- Administers learning simulations, tests, and quizzes to students as provided by instructors in class or lab environment. Assists instructors by administering make-up tests.- Designs, constructs and/or fabricates equipment, modules, and experiments that will assist the instructor in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes.- Acquires, maintains, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies such as but not limited to, wood and wood products, metal items, live and preserved biologic specimens, etc., and written materials required for student instructional needs. Performs repairs on equipment and learning assistance devices. Checks out and maintains control over tools, equipment, supplies, materials used by students. May be required to maintain contact with appropriate vendors.- Over the telephone or in person provides students, staff, instructors and public with information relating to specific programs. May take messages for students or instructors who are working in the area. May copy materials for distribution for students.- Maintains records of laboratory activity, including typing forms or inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and/or written materials. This includes document to support the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials, substances, and chemicals.- Provides for the general cleanliness and security of the laboratory or shop work area. Handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal. Participates in providing for a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratory. Reports maintenance problems as they occur.- Oversees the work of student helpers. Coordinates their activities in support of the instructional goals. Trains student helpers in appropriate technical aspects of their work. May maintain records for pay purposes.- Proctors exams including those from on-line, or distance learning courses.- Maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and safely disposes chemical and biohazard waste. Prepares and maintains hazard labels on all chemicals used in laboratory preparations/protocols.- Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Requires specialized knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and techniques of physical science subjects such as chemistry and physics.- Requires a well-developed knowledge of instructional methods and techniques.- Requires in-depth knowledge of laboratory or workshop procedures, organization, equipment, tests, experiments, and simulations.- Requires a working knowledge of the handling and treatment of harmful chemicals, substances, and equipment, depending on the type of lab.- Requires sufficient reading, math, and writing skills to perform individual and small group tutoring.- Requires sufficient human relations skill to facilitate learning with small groups and to convey technical concepts to others.- Requires sensitivity to the needs and needs and behavior of student of various ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds.
- Requires the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the position including deliver instruction to small groups, design and set up laboratory assignments, experiments, simulations, and tests, as well as student projects.- Must be able to maintain the lab and equipment in a safe and organized manner, including the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials and equipment as required for some labs.- Requires the ability to instruct students in the use of equipment and programs.- Requires the ability to perform routine recordkeeping and report writing duties.- Must be able to organize and prioritize work and manage time effectively.- Must be able to communicate in both formal and informal setting with students, instructors, and other interested parties.- Must be able to coordinate the activities of work study students.- May require the ability to perform work assignments at all District locations. Physical Abilities PHYSICAL ABILITIES
- Requires sufficient ambulatory to move to work stations.- Requires sufficient arm, hand, finger dexterity in order to use a personal computer keyboard and other office equipment.- Requires normal hearing and speaking skills to communicate with staff and students in one-on-one and small group settings.- Requires visual acuity to read numbers and words and to observe students perform tests and assignments. Working Condition WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed indoors where significant safety considerations exist from physical labor, handling of medium weight, yet, awkward materials, and handling of chemicals. Department Natural and Physical Sciences Department Administration Job Category Classified Assignment Part-Time Percentage of Time Months per Year Work Days per Week Work Schedule per Day Work Shift Days Bargaining Unit Unrepresented Citrus College Diversity Statement CITRUS COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt is the policy of Citrus College to not discriminate against and to encourage a diversity of applicants based on national origin, religion, age, sex or gender, race, color, medical condition, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, use of family and medical care leave, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or because they are perceived to have one or more of the preceding characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
