Laboratory technologist Jobs in Scottsdale, AZ

Laboratory Technician Senior

Job ID : 321293

Location : Mesa Community College

Full / Part Time : Full Time

Regular / Temporary : Regular

Hiring Salary Range

18.91 - $24.58 / hourly, DOE

Grade

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

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

This position is responsible for the organization and preparation of complex lab equipment and materials for laboratory experiments primarily in the instructional areas of general biology, anatomy and physiology, and some microbiology. This position assists in providing student instruction and mentoring as well as providing direct assistance to students doing their internship, research and work study. Communicates effectively with instructors, vendors, coworkers, other campus departments and the general public.

Essential Functions

65% - Prepare, organize, and set up complex lab equipment, supplies, solutions, for student lab exercises; replenish, clean, and store lab materials; interact with faculty, staff, and vendors to optimize lab operations

15% - Purchase and receive lab materials and equipment; maintain records of equipment and supplies; assemble, maintain and troubleshoot complex laboratory equipment. Maintain and update financial records.

15% - Provide work direction, schedule, train, advise, and mentor student workers in the usage and cleaning of laboratory equipment and spaces and in the preparation of lab materials such as solutions and media

5% - Determine and implement safe handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintain Safety Data Sheets

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and / or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in 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. Biology degree or other college degree with at least 4 credit hours each of biology and chemistry (please provide unofficial transcripts which documents degree or course completion as attachment to application)

B. Experience working in laboratory setting

C. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel

D. Experience with biology labs including their preparation

E. Knowledge and practice of safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, safety equipment, and safety regulations

F. Experience following detailed procedures, using precise methodology

G. Experience in directing the work of others and / or monitoring entry level workers

Special Working Conditions

How to Apply

Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. 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.

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses / locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply. This position is not open to applicants not currently employed by MCCCD.

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at [email protected] prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Arizona time.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review on May 6, 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=321293&PostingSeq=1

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