SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN, BIOLOGY SENIOR LAB TECHNICIAN, BIOLOGY Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA Job Opening # 3860/3972 Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 11:00 am to 7:30 pm Apply By: February 24, 2012 YOU MUST APPLY AT THE DISTRICT'S EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE at https://jobs.socccd.edu TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes are accepted only with a completed on-line application. Under direction from the Dean, Math, Science and Engineering, performs complex technical work in an instructional learning environment for a highly technical or complex subject area; exercises judgment and initiative in coordinating labs and other instructional facilities and materials within the assigned area; provides a high level of academic assistance to assigned instructors; may oversee and provide lead direction to Lab Technician positions. Minimum Requirements: • Education/training equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in math, science, engineering or a related field; and • Three years of increasingly responsible experience in monitoring and implementing a laboratory program. • Knowledge of operational characteristics of laboratory apparatus, equipment and materials pertaining to assigned laboratory. Advanced theories and applications of the assigned scientific discipline. Advanced principles and practices of laboratory operations. Methods and techniques used in handling and disposing of hazardous chemicals. Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, chemicals and supplies used within the assigned laboratory. Advanced mathematical principles and scientific concepts. Properties and safe handling of bio hazardous and pathogenic materials. Electronics and related repair techniques. Principles and procedures of record keeping and filing. Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Salary & Benefits: Range 130, starting salary is $4,226.00 per month plus a 5% shift differential/100.00% of Full-Time. The District offers a comprehensive package of insurance benefits to eligible employees, which includes medical and dental insurance, a vision-care plan, life insurance and dependent life coverage, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and a long-term disability income-protection plan. All premiums are fully paid by the District. Retirement benefits through CalPERS. To Apply: Please visit the District’s Employment Opportunities website at https://jobs.socccd.edu for a detailed job description, to learn more about the District and to complete an on-line application. Applications must be received February 24, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. to be considered. NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT: The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Contact: Saddleback College Mission Viejo, CA 92692 United States
