Biological sciences Jobs in Glendale, AZ

Laboratory Technician (Physical Sciences)

Job ID : 321284

Location : Glendale Community College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Hiring Salary Range

18.82 - $23.55 / hourly, DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7 : 30am 4 : 30pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours : Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Work Calendar

12 Months

Maricopa Summary

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Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD :

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package :

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off : Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension , including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans : 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs :

Job Summary

The laboratory technician supports the Physical Science department by obtaining, organizing, preparing, setting up, and maintaining laboratory materials. The Physical Science department includes the subject areas of Astronomy, Geology, and Physics. The technician is responsible for ensuring all materials are in good repair and appropriately provided on time to the instructors. The technician receives and maintains supplies and equipment, as well as establishes and maintains equipment maintenance and inventory records. The technician adheres to and ensures compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Additional Information

Positions in this class typically require : climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work : Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gasses, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or threatening environment); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures or intense noise.

Essential Functions

30% - Supports laboratory programs and initiates lab set-ups and take-downs for physics, astronomy, geology, and physical science courses through coordination with appropriate faculty.

30% - Maintains, stores, and inventories supplies and equipment, including the development and update of lab setup sheets.

15% - Performs routine cleaning of labs & supplies as necessary.

10% - Analyzes requirements for supplies and initiates the purchase of equipment.

10% - Provides work direction to students or temporary workers.

5% - Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of laboratory experience such as maintaining equipment, facility space, supplies, or other resources used for laboratory purposes in the area of assignment.

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above, sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

A. One year or more of experience preparing college-level laboratories

B. Prior coursework in astronomy, geology and / or physics.

Coursework must be provided with application by providing unofficial transcripts.

C. Experience working with supervisor and other staff members to coordinate efforts, including follow through on assigned tasks to ensure that critical deadlines are met

D. Experience with inventory support, such as monitoring, purchasing, and receiving of lab supplies.

Excellent written communication skills as evidenced in a cover letter and / or resume.

F. Two (2) years or more using Microsoft Office and / or the Google Suite working with documents and spreadsheets.

Special Working Conditions

Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving : http : / / www.maricopa.edu / legal / rmi / vehicle.htm#requirements

Travel to campus during interview / selection process will be at candidate's own expense

Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations

May require evenings or weekends

May require prolonged periods of viewing a computer screen

May be required to lift or carry up to 50 lbs

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

Additional Instructions :

Please specifically address how your experience meets the desired qualifications in your cover letter and / or resume.

Please include unofficial transcripts of any college-level coursework and / or a description of previous experience in the fields of astronomy, geology, physics and / or physical science.

Travel to campus during the interview / selection process will be at the candidate's own expense.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review will be on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states : "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.

To apply, visit https : / / jobs.maricopa.edu / psp / MCPAHPRD / EMPLOYEE / HRMS / c / HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=321284&PostingSeq=1

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