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Grossmont/Cuyamaca Community College District

PART-TIME SCIENCE LAB TECHNICIAN II - CHEMISTRY
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Position Number: 1350954
Location: El Cajon, CA
Position Type: Science - Chemistry

PART-TIME SCIENCE LAB TECHNICIAN II - CHEMISTRY

18-00041
Cuyamaca

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of technical and specialized instructional support functions to individual students or group of students in a classroom or laboratory environment in a specific instructional area to facilitate effective learning.

Chemistry:
Prepare solutions, chemicals, reagents, unknowns and other instructional materials and equipment for teachers' demonstrations, laboratory exercises and student use as requested, according to approved procedures. Operate a wide variety of specialized equipment commonly found in chemistry laboratories including glassware, balances, computer and other technical apparatus, instrumentation and measuring devices.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Ensures that all department assigned facilities laboratories, prepare areas and stockrooms are maintained in a clean, well-organized and safe condition.
Performs required tasks to ensure these conditions, or assigns and follows up on completion of tasks to other department technical staff in order to achieve efficient and safe operation of department facilities.
Coordinates general laboratory operations for a discipline.
Works closely with discipline faculty to define supplies and materials needed to support existing and new curriculum.
Orders supplies, materials and equipment to meet the needs of laboratory classes; receives supplies, materials and equipment and works with junior staff to coordinate proper storage.
Works closely with faculty or senior staff to develop protocols for preparation, organization and delivery of scientific instructional materials and equipment for basic and advanced laboratory experiments and exercises.
Assists faculty in the classroom as requested to carry out instructional exercises.
Assists instructors and students (as requested by instructor) in the use of advanced instructional equipment typically found within the discipline.
Assists with open lab sessions as requested by faculty. Calibrates, adjusts and performs daily maintenance of standard equipment found in discipline labs.
Operate a wide variety of specialized equipment including telescopes, lasers, test equipment, chemical instruments, microscopes, audio-visual equipment, computers and printers and other electrical and mechanical devices for areas of assignment.
Given adequate training, performs basic procedures and protocols using complex analytical equipment.
Reports issues with equipment or protocols to senior staff, and partners with senior staff to solve/ repair issues or to make protocol improvements.
Handles, stores and disposes of hazardous materials in a safe and proper manner in compliance with local, state and federal laws and standards.
Correctly labels secondary containers of all materials. Maintains currency on relevant safety standards for area of discipline.
Works with junior staff members to ensure recordkeeping requirements are met.
Works with Department Chair or lead discipline faculty to provide information necessary to prepare department budget; determine costs for specific courses; develop complex budgets for research projects including new or unusual equipment or supplies.
Works with discipline faculty to conceptualize and assemble complex experimental preparations involving a broad range of standard and specialized laboratory equipment in a specific discipline.
Develops and implements training protocols for laboratory technicians, assistants and student workers as needed to ensure efficient department operations.
Ensures that appropriate timesheets are filled out for junior staff and that new employees are adequately trained and monitored.
Carries out department or discipline research projects as directed by senior staff or lead faculty.

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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.

The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.

The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.