Lab Technician



Lab Technician

Salary

$32,026.00 - $43,906.00 Annually

Location

Catonsville, MD

Job Type

Full-Time Staff

Job Number

2022-682

Division

Instruction

Department

School of Mathematics and Science

Opening Date

10/28/2022

Closing Date

11/13/2022 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Description

The purpose of this class is to provide assistance in the day to day maintenance of a specialized instructional environment. Position(s) supports Science lecture and lab sections, and may be required to work at multiple campuses to support instructional needs.  Scheduled hours are: Monday – Thursday 12:00 – 8:30 pm and Friday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm. Salaries are based upon position, education and years of experience.  

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS for Lab Technician I:

High School diploma/GED including High School science OR 14 College Credits and one College Science with lab AND one year related experience OR two semesters part time academic Lab Prep experience. The Lab Technician may be required to work and/or assist on different campuses.  

Lab Technician II: Associates degree with one year full time experience as an Instructional Aide, Lab Assistant, Lab Technician or other directly experience.   Successful completion of at least 12 credits of college lab science. Proficient computer skills and experience with all Microsoft software applications. The Lab Technician may be required to work and/or assist on one of the other campuses as needed. 

Lab Technician III: Associates degree with successful completion of at least 12 credits of basic sciences from an accredited academic institution. Two (2) years of experience as a technician or student lab aide in a research, clinical, instructional, industrial laboratory or responsible for independent class work in a laboratory.  Required skills include: excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; computer skills in Microsoft Applications; attention to detail with effective follow-up practices and ability to handle multiple priorities; and problem solving skills. This position will require some travel to various campuses as deemed necessary.

For higher level positions within this classification the required education and years of experience increase. Applicants may submit applications for Lab Technician II or III commensurate with additional education and experience.  

Class Specific Essential Duties

CLASS SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  1. Operate laboratory equipment, identify equipment that is not functioning properly and provide routine maintenance.
  2. Inventories lab equipment and supplies, identifies lab needs and purchases lab supplies.
  3. Complies with CCBC purchasing manual and keeps financial records.
  4. Conducts usual laboratory activities such as mixing chemicals, transferring bacterial cultures, using a microscope, using basic scientific instrumentation, mixing and preparing microbiological media.
  5. Sets up experiments to prepare for laboratory instruction and assists students and faculty in assigned area.
  6. Maintain all records pertinent to daily operations.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Duties

POSITION SPECIFIC ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  1. Assist with the training and distribution of assignments to Work Study Students and/or Part Time Associates who support the Lab Tech function and programs.
  2. Collaborates regularly with technicians at other campuses to develop common approaches to lab support and common student lab experience.
  3. Follows safety and Environmental protocols for the protection of students, faculty and staff.
  4. Works to improve lab skills and knowledge in order to support laboratory instruction in all disciplines. 

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
  • CIGNA
    • Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
    • Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
  • Kaiser
Prescription Drug Benefits:
  • For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
  • Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Mental Health
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.

Dental Benefits
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
  • CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
Vision Benefits
  •  CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Davis Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
  • Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
FinancialTerm Life Insurance: MetLife
  • Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
  • Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.

Permanent Whole Life Insurance:  Unum

  • Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
  • Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease.  Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment: The Hartford
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.

Long-Term Disability

Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.


Retirement Plans
  • Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
  • Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
  • Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b)
  • Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed.  The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
    The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
  • Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors:  TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc.  Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature.  Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Services
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.

Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.

Direct Deposit

It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time.  No waiting for your check on payday.  The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation.  Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.

Work and FamilyEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.

Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.

Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.

Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.

McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program

CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »

McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.

Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.

The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.

Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!

Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.

For Your Convenience
  • ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
  • Check cashing with appropriate ID
  • Free Parking
  • Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library

Agency
Community College of Baltimore County
Address
CCBC

Baltimore, Maryland, 21228
Phone
443-840-4739