Instructional Laboratory Technician I, Physical Sciences (Chemistry)

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Instructional Laboratory Technician I, Physical Sciences (Chemistry)

Salary

$4,111.46 - $4,361.84 Monthly

Location

Temecula, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

02589

Department

Physical Sciences

Division

Instruction

Opening Date

05/22/2023

Closing Date

6/5/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Level

20

Salary Schedule Range (From Step - To)

1 to 3

Weekly Hours

40

Contract Length

12 months

Occupational Group

C Classified

Position Type

R Regular

Categorically Funded

No

# of Positions

1

Daily Work Schedule (Start - Stop)

Monday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm, Tuesday through Thursday 11:00 am- 8:30 pm and Fridays 9:00 am-1:00 pm

JOB SUMMARY

WHO WE ARE: 
Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is committed to achieving parity in academic outcomes by removing institutional barriers and creating an inclusive and culturally affirming learning environment. As outlined in the District’s Student Equity Pledge, https://www.msjc.edu/equitypledge/documents/MSJC_Equity_Pledge.pdf (Download PDF reader)  “our purpose is to celebrate diversity, instill hope, and empower our students to transform their lives and those around them by challenging our perceptions and biases through self-reflection and constant inquiry to identify and eliminate equity gaps.” We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces differences — emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens, and socially responsible leaders. When you join our team at Mt. San Jacinto Community College District, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative, and equity-focused community that approaches educational justice as a means for economic and social transformation and mobility demanding the broad collaboration among faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners.
 
THE COLLEGE AND THE DISTRICT:
Mt. San Jacinto Community College enrolls approximately 27,000 students each academic year and has a highly diverse student population that reflects the communities it serves. Designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), Mt. San Jacinto Community College administers an array of student affinity programs specifically focused on supporting our diverse, multicultural, and multi-racial communities. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Mt. San Jacinto College’s Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Research website.

WHO WE WANT: 
We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities and orientations. Therefore, we prioritize applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual committed to collaborating with faculty, classified professional staff, administration, students and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps. The Mt. San Jacinto Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping all students achieve their educational goals. We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Instructional Laboratory Technician I, Physical Sciences position located at our campus in Temecula, CA.  

The Instructional Laboratory Technician I, under the general supervision of the Instructional Dean of Math and Science and the direct supervision of the Director of Instructional Laboratory Operations, prepares the laboratories for class session activities in a face to face environment for the physical sciences. The incumbent responds to student questions and maintains a supportive and professional relationship with students, lead instructional laboratory technicians, and faculty. The Instructional Laboratory Technician I perform discipline-specific  tasks.

Prepares solutions and other laboratory materials; maintains stockrooms; assists in the set up and break down of experiments,  assists with receiving, and storing chemicals, laboratory supplies, and equipment.


SALARY SCHEDULE:  Level 20

SALARY SCHEDULES

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP:  Classified

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements and duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this class.  

  • Maintain the safety of the preparation area, laboratories, stockrooms, and classrooms by developing good chemical hygiene habits, being alert for chemical spills and potential hazards 
  • Follow strict safety procedures common to the laboratory 
  • Answering students’ general questions  
  • Assist with the monitoring of, and utilization of supplies via periodic inventory reviews to assure a well-stocked laboratory 
  • Assist with the collection, monitoring, labeling, and storage of chemical waste 
  • Assis with the neutralization of acid-base chemical returns, precipitation of heavy metals and other chemical returns according to accepted safety and environmental practice standards   
  • Receive laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment
  • Assist faculty with the presentation of proper laboratory techniques to students during the laboratory session 
  • Assist with the set up and dismantling of experiments as required.
  • Clean, replace, and store apparatus and equipment used in laboratory experiments and demonstrations
  • Notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs, maintenance or any hazardous condition that exist in the laboratories. 
  • Participate in laboratory training and Professional Development in order to remain current on technical/educational and safety standards 
  • Assist Faculty with audio/visual operations
  • Assist with the maintaining of specialized files including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and computerized inventory and storage location of chemicals
  • Maintain a friendly, supportive atmosphere for students, staff, faculty, and the public
  • Performs other duties as appropriate to the classification as assigned by the department supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The incumbent should possess knowledge of:

  • Physical Sciences laboratory and equipment 
  • Student educational processes and needs
  • Sensitivity to the general needs of students, faculty, staff, and community from various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds

The incumbent should possess skills in:

  • Assisting students in understanding and applying the principles of physical sciences
  • Working effectively as a team member 
  • Communicating effectively both orally and in writing 
  • Maintaining inventories, documentation, and records 
  • Time management, organization, and prioritization 

The incumbent should possess the ability to:

  • Remain current in technical knowledge for the field of specialty
  • Plan, prioritize and organize work
  • Perform individual and small group tasks
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
    others, including those from a diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural,
    disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of
    students, faculty, staff and community.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. High School Diploma; AND
  2. A minimum of 12 semester units completed in physical sciences; OR 
  3. One (1) year experience working in an educational or research laboratory setting; AND
  4. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. An Associate of Science degree in Physical Sciences or a related field 
  2. One (1) year experience working in an educational or research laboratory Principles, practices, procedures, and equipment of chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology, and technical science.
  3. A valid California driver’s license

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS  

  1. Prior to access to District vehicles, must complete successful enrollment in the District's Direct Pull program with the DMV
  2. Be comfortable working in a normal laboratory and office setting.
  3. Be able to lift 30lbs 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions. 

Environment:  Work is performed primarily in a laboratory or classroom setting and may travel from site to site.   The incumbent may be exposed to or be tasked to handle hazardous chemicals.  Knowledge of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to minimize exposure to hazards is essential. 

  

Physical:  Primary function requires sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a laboratory or classroom; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight up to 30 pounds; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movements and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. 

  

Vision:  See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment. 

  

Hearing:  Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. 


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT  

Initial salary placement for this position is from Step 1 to Step 3 depending on the amount of reasonably related experience. The job is a Classified position, Level 20 , working full time, 40 hours per week, 12 months. The position serves District-Wide; applicants may be assigned to any district facility. 


The current work schedule:  Monday 11:30am - 9pm, Tuesday through Thursday 11am- 8:30pm and Fridays 9am-1pm 


*Work hours are subject to change depending on department needs. 


A twelve-month probationary period must be successfully completed before the selected candidate is considered a permanent employee of the District. The District provides a contribution towards medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.  Vacation and sick leave are provided.  PERS participation is required for retirement eligible employees.  As a condition of employment candidates will be required to complete a Live scan for fingerprint clearance and a Tuberculosis (TB) test/Tuberculosis Risk Assessment form developed by the State Department of Public Health.  Candidates must have an insurable driver's record. 

Mt. San Jacinto Community College will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Mt. San Jacinto Community College is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing’s Fair Chance Act webpage.   

SALARY SCHEDULES  

APPLICATION PROCEDURES  

  1. Applications must be submitted through our online job board; creating a profile is required 

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  1. Please attach the following: 

  • a current resume  

  • transcripts of ALL college-level coursework (*see transcript tips below) 

  • certification, training, vocational, or related program(s) if applicable 

  • provide a list of professional references (include current or previous supervisors) 

  1. MSJC application must include details regarding how you satisfy the job requirements; including a statement of your philosophy regarding education and how you meet the qualifications (thoroughly answering supplemental questions "Personal Qualifications Statement" and “Diversity Statement” on the MSJC application is acceptable, or a separate document may be included in your submission) 


TIPS FOR APPLYING  

  • For positions that require education, transcript(s) must be attached to your application submission to verify completion of college-level coursework 

  • Carefully review the Application Procedures and Tips for Applying to ensure your submission meets the minimum qualifications  

  • If selected for an interview, a presentation and/or teaching demonstration may be required as a part of the interview process.  If applicable, presentation instructions will be included in the invitation to schedule a formal interview. 

  • The documents attached to your online application must satisfy the Minimum Qualifications listed for this job 

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  • If you are employed by the District, it is still the applicant’s responsibility to upload the required attachment(s) to each application submission.  The hiring committee does not have access to personnel files.  The hiring committee only has access to evaluate the documents included with your application submission.  You may contact HR to schedule an appointment to view your personnel file if you’d like access to the original transcript documents in your file.   

  • Your application may be marked as incomplete due to an error with your transcript(s). 

  • TRANSCRIPT TIPS: 

  • Only transcripts from an accredited college or university will be accepted  

  • Applicants must provide transcripts; which must include required authenticating factors: college/university seal, watermark, or official website footer, registrar signature, print or issue date, name of student, list of all coursework, degree conferral date, and degree major  

  • Transcripts copied and pasted from a website, blurry, unreadable or cut off will not be accepted 

  • Transcripts copied and pasted into a program where the text can easily be manipulated cannot be authenticated and are not accepted  

  • Electronic/digital transcripts sent by a college are typically official, certified, and restricted electronic documents; and therefore, it’s recommended to print and save this type of official transcript to a separate file before attaching to your online profile - otherwise we may be unable to open or view the attachment 

  • Foreign transcripts are not considered unless accompanied by an official United States clearing house evaluation report, see Foreign Transcript Tips 

  • If you attach documents that contain a personal photograph, it will be deleted from your submission 

  • If hired, you must submit official, unopened transcripts prior to employment commencement 

  • You must attach all the required documents before submitting your online application; otherwise it will be marked as incomplete 

  • If you receive notice that your application was marked as incomplete, you are welcome to reapply as long as the position is still open 

  • We do not accept documents submitted separate from the NEOED online application system 

  • Any documents you want considered as part of your application profile MUST be included at the time you apply through NEOED 

  • Hiring committees do not allow applicants to share documents during the formal interview (resume, portfolio, reference letters, etc.).  The only exception would be if there are documents explicitly related to instructions included in a demonstration or presentation task. 


SUBSTITUTION POLICY  

Substitutions for meeting the minimum qualifications are allowed for a majority of our job postings.  If substitutions are allowed, they will be listed under the Minimum Qualifications section of the job posting.  Substitutions are allowed for education and professional experience.  Substitutions will be processed as follows: 

Education: 

  • 24 semester units equates to one (1) year of college level course work; OR 

  • One (1) year of professional experience 

  • 48 semester units equates to two (2) years of college level course work; OR 

  • An Associate’s degree; OR 

  • Two (2) years of professional experience 

  • 96 semester units equates to four (4) years of college level course work; OR 

  • A Bachelor’s degree; OR 

  • Four (4) years of professional experience 

Professional Experience: 

  • One (1) year of professional experience equates to 24 semester units of college level course work 

  • Two (2) years of professional experience equates to 48 semester units of college level course work; OR 

  • An Associate’s degree 

  • Four (4) years of professional experience equates to 96 semester units of college level course work; OR 

  • A Bachelor’s degree 

THE COLLEGE

Mission: "Mt. San Jacinto College offers quality, accessible, equitable and innovative educational programs and services to students aspiring to achieve their academic, career and personal development goals.  We provide students a safe environment in which to pursue basic skills, career and general education pathways. Our programs lead to transfer, associate degrees and certificates, which meet workforce development needs in our diverse communities. Our commitment to learning and achievement empowers students to enrich our communities and participate meaningfully in today's complex world." 

Vision: Transforming Learners. Transforming Communities. Transforming Lives. 

Values Statement: We are students, employees and a community. We believe that the act of teaching and learning is vital to a thriving community that enriches and, at times, saves lives. We commit to opportunities that inspire the following values in ourselves: 

Excellence:  We challenge students by setting high standards for learning and critical thinking, which we model with action.

Collaboration:  We believe the best results are achieved through communication and participation among students, employees, industry and the community we serve.

Relationship:  We nurture a community built on positive interactions and a genuine concern for the welfare of others.

Innovation: We cultivate a creative environment that promotes the development of new ideas for continuous quality improvement.

Relevance: We create educational experiences that have meaningful applications in a local and global context, today and tomorrow.

Access: We ensure equitable rights of all students by removing barriers to a quality education and promoting a network of support that improves learning opportunities

Leadership: We empower people throughout the community to support and facilitate positive change.

Diversity: We respect and embrace the power of sharing our differences in thought, opinion, culture and background to optimize our collective strength.

Integrity: We believe in being true to our core values by consistently demonstrating our character and an institutional commitment to do the right thing.

THE COMMUNITY

The area provides a diverse geography that includes recreational lakes, mountains, desert and wide-open spaces.  MSJC is located about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 50 miles west of Palm Springs.  There is freeway access to ocean beaches, skiing and cultural offerings in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange County. Weekend recreational opportunities are a few hours away in Las Vegas, Arizona and nearby mountain resorts.  Local theater productions and art galleries provide year-round entertainment, including the famous Ramona Festival and Pageant.

GENERAL

Applicants who need assistance in the application and/or hiring process should contact the Human Resources Department as soon as possible.  The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The Board assures that all employees and applicants for employment will be provided equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, or veteran status. 

TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE NOT COVERED BY THE DISTRICT

Equal Opportunity Employer

Employer Website: www.msjc.edu 

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to (951) 487-3161.   For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application. 

E-VERIFY DISCLOSURE

MSJC will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.  Please access the links from the drop down menu at the top left of the job board web page for further details regarding the E-Verify program.

BENEFITS DEPEND ON JOB CLASSIFICATION:

MSJC offers benefits to permanent, full-time and part-time employees.  Detailed information is provided during employee New Hire Benefits Orientation. 

To review the Benefits Summary, click here.

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