Laboratory Technician - Physical Sciences Temporary (Short-Term Hourly)

Antelope Valley College

Laboratory Technician - Physical Sciences Temporary (Short-Term Hourly)

Salary : $28.02 Hourly

Deadline : Continuous

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Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform specialized and technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of a physical sciences instructional laboratory. (According to TOP Code 19, Physical Sciences include : Physical Science, Physics / Astronomy, Chemistry, Earth Science, Geology, and Oceanography)

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

• Assist in the operation and maintenance of a physical sciences instructional laboratory; perform specialized and technical duties to assure efficient lab operations; set up laboratory and equipment for instructors.   (E)
• Assist teachers and students in the use of a variety of equipment, materials and supplies in the instructional setting : provide assistance to students as appropriate, assigned or according to established procedures.  (E)
• Prepare instructional materials and equipment for teacher demonstrations and student use as requested, according to approved procedures, prepare lab handouts related to experiments; assist instructors with proctoring tests.   (E)
• Maintain a physical sciences laboratory environment in a safe, clean and orderly condition; mix and apply cleaning chemical applications as required; maintain related safety, accident and incident records as required.  (E)
• Order, receive and store supplies, materials and equipment; maintain inventories, to assure appropriate quantities are available for instructional use.  (E)
• Adjust, maintain, calibrate and perform minor repair to equipment; report major repair needs or arrange for repairs according to established procedures. (E)
• Prepare and maintain various records and reports related to laboratory operations and activities as required research and obtain new experiments for laboratory use.  (E)
• Assist in the coordination of the use of physics lab facilities to assure the availability of appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Operate a variety of equipment related to any of the physical sciences lab, including electronic testing equipment, lab experimental equipment, copier and a computer.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to :   Associate's degree in any of the physical sciences (per TOP Code 19), or engineering; and two years practical experience in any physical science field.

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :   Not applicable – no permanent full-time staff to supervise.

CONTACTS :   Instructors, student worker, students, vendors, other departmental personnel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Physical sciences lab environment.

PHYSICAL EFFORT :

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice / Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.