Laboratory Assistant - EXTENDED
- Employer
- South Orange County Community College District
- Location
- Mission Viejo, California, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Oct 9, 2024
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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision from administrative or academic staff, assists in the preparation of materials and demonstrations for an assigned instructional area; ensures adequate inventory of supplies and materials is maintained; ensures lab equipment is maintained; may provide limited and routine assistance to students within the assigned subject area; and maintains the general cleanliness of the assigned laboratory.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
Positions in the Lab Assistant class are distinguished from the Lab
Technician by the depth of subject knowledge required and the level
of responsibility assumed. In comparison to the Lab Technician,
positions at this level work under closer supervision and perform
more routine functions requiring less knowledge of the subject
area. Lab Assistant positions may have a basic understanding of the
functional use of specialized equipment but are not required to
demonstrate the use or troubleshoot major problems. Incumbents in
this class will learn to use specialized lab equipment over time
and are expected to be able to operate and perform routine
demonstrations and troubleshooting by the end of the probationary
period. Employees at this level should have some related experience
and are expected to become fully aware of the operating procedures
and policies of the work unit.
REPRESENTATIVE
DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification.
Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be
required to perform additional or different duties from those set
forth below to address business needs and changing business
practices:
1. Assist instructors in preparing instructional materials; prepare
study sheets, visual instructional aides, sample exercises and
exams, and laboratory experiments as directed; may assist in
maintaining related records.
2. Assist in preparing for laboratory demonstrations; set up
laboratory apparatus; demonstrate proper care and cleaning
procedures for laboratory equipment.
3. Maintain a clean and safe learning environment; clean floors,
table tops, desks, and furniture; maintain, clean, and test
assigned equipment.
4. Participate in the ordering and maintenance of supplies,
materials, and equipment; store, discard and rotate materials
according to standard procedures; receive, may assemble, and test
new equipment.
5. Respond to inquiries and requests for information or forward to
appropriate departments or individual; answer phones; relay
messages for faculty and staff.
6. Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability
required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period
of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge
of:
Basic principles and practices of laboratory operations.
Basic operational characteristics of laboratory apparatus,
equipment, and materials pertaining to assigned laboratory and
subject area.
Proper methods of storing equipment, materials, and supplies used
within the assigned laboratory.
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.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability
to:
Understand and follow directions.
Learn and apply department policies, procedures, rules, and
regulations.
Learn to operate a variety of specialized equipment.
Learn the use of supplies and materials specific to the subject
area.
Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and
demonstrations for an assigned subject area.
Correctly and efficiently set up laboratory equipment and materials
used in exercises and experiments.
Properly store materials.
Understand the basic mechanical function of and perform routine
maintenance and repairs on laboratory equipment within assigned
area.
Maintain the cleanliness of assigned laboratory.
Ensure adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
Effectively monitor and maintain an adequate inventory of materials
for instructional programs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in
writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those
contacted in the course of work.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely
provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A
typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would
be:
Education/Training:
Some college level course work or other technical training in a
field related to area of assignment and that provides exposure to a
lab environment is highly desirable.
Experience:
One year of experience working in a related field is highly
desirable.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING
ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a laboratory setting; may be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, and gases; work with laboratory equipment and apparatus; may work with water. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort; limited exposure to risks controlled by safety precautions.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a laboratory setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate laboratory equipment and apparatus requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination; to verbally communicate to exchange information; may require the wearing of safety glasses or goggles, lab coats, rubber or plastic gloves, respirators or face shields.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Initial Screening Date: December 2, 2024
Range 116 of the CSEA Salary Schedule
Work Schedule: Tuesday – Thursday (7:00 AM – 1:00 PM) and Friday (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM) - Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.
Hours per Week: 25 (62.5% of Full-Time)
Months per Year: 12
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