Salary

$6,171.70 - $6,675.78 Monthly

Location

Otay Mesa, CA

Job Type

Classified Staff

Job Number

00134

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

HEC at Otay Mesa

Opening Date

05/23/2025

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Funding Type

District

Hiring Salary Range

$5,973.21-$6,461.08 plus 2.5% evening shift differential

Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

1.0

Initial Screening Deadline

08/24/2025

Work Schedule (Approx.)

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m.-7:45 p.m.

Months of Service

Start Date

As soon as the successful candidate is identified and following the subsequent governing board approval.

Southwestern Community College District (SWCCD) is committed to meeting the educational goals of its students in an inclusive environment that promotes intellectual growth and develops human potential. We are the leader in equitable education that transforms the lives of students and communities.

SWCCD employees are collegial and collaborative. They demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, integrity and respect when interacting with students, colleagues, leadership and members of the Jaguar community. Our employees actively honor and respect diversity to foster a safe and welcoming community where all are inspired to participate and realize a sense of belonging.

Incumbents exhibit an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and employees, including those with physical or learning disabilities, and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the appropriate administrator, oversee and coordinate the operations of the complex sciences and allied health stockroom; perform complex technical work related to sciences, phlebotomy, medical lab technology, hematology, and medical assisting including to prioritize, distribute, and coordinate lab assignments; and train, assign, and review work assigned to students and lab technicians.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Instructional Lab Technician-Sciences and Allied Health classification works with minimal supervision and is responsible for labs that use complex, state-of-the-art equipment and analytical instrumentation as well as a wide variety of hazardous chemicals. The Science and Allied Health labs are a diverse and dynamic environment requiring that the incumbent maintain a current working knowledge and understanding of complex equipment, instrumentation, hazardous chemicals, and related safety regulations in unrelated areas. This classification is distinguished from the Instructional Lab Technician – Science by the advanced level of knowledge required of multiple programs and disciplines, as well as health and safety regulations for multiple types of lab environments, and the responsibility for training other technicians, instructors, and student workers to safely work in such an environment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination equivalent to: completion of two (2) years of college with major course work in science, medical lab technology, phlebotomy, and/or medical assisting or a related field;
AND
Two (2) years of work experience that demonstrates knowledge in assigned areas.

One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement.
If specifically referenced (i.e. degree 'or equivalent'), related experience that is above the minimum requirement may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
Additional assessment is required for applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States. Applicants must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and must submit a copy of the evaluation with the application.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Certification as a First Responder in Handling Hazardous Materials Incidents.
Must satisfactorily pass a pre-employment physical examination if selected for position.

PREFERRED LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Valid California driver’s license and a safe driving record.

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DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree preferred.
Maintenance of cadavers and preserved animal specimens.
Operation, procedures, and basic maintenance of autoclaves.
Preparation and maintenance of microbiological cultures and sterile technique.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

Principles, practices, procedures and equipment used in science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting labs.
Science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting laboratory operations at the community college level.
Operational characteristics of state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and equipment used in the science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting departments.
Occupational hazards and standard fire safety practices.
Proper methods and techniques governing the storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.
Principles and practices of record keeping.
Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.

Ability to:

Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, models, reagents and other teaching aids for class exercises, experiments and demonstrations.
Prioritize and coordinate experimental laboratory set-ups.
Use and operate a variety of technical laboratory equipment and measuring devices.
Apply techniques of precise measurement and notation.
Ensure the proper operation, care and security of assigned equipment, specialized materials and supplies.
Assemble, maintain and repair lab equipment for safety and functionality including state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.
Demonstrate competence in the areas of science, medical laboratory technology, phlebotomy and medical assisting.
Issue, present, and receive equipment, supplies, and chemicals in a safe and orderly fashion.
Prepare chemical solutions, reagents, unknowns, and other laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment utilized by chemistry, instructors, and students.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Instructional Lab Technician-Sciences & Allied Health (Download PDF reader)

Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assign locker equipment and explain locker responsibility to students; check students out of assigned lockers; clean up lockers from students that dropped class; clean and prep lockers for the following semester; prepare assessment of charges and place holds on students not checked out of locker.
Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; ensure that all supplies, equipment, and chemicals are presented in a safe and orderly fashion for each specific lab according to the schedules of faculty for both day and evening labs; prepare chemical solution, reagents, unknowns and other laboratory materials, supplies, and equipment; dismantle and clean up labs.
Maintain stock rooms, laboratories, prep areas and other assigned areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition; encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices; assume responsibility for the security of the building, chemicals, equipment, and supplies; store, handle, treat, and dispose of hazardous chemicals as necessary for all instructional programs in the Center/School according to applicable safety laws and regulations..
Participate in safety programs and workshops; institute necessary changes to keep department functioning in a safe manner; encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices.
Organize, prepare and maintain laboratory procedures manuals; generate lab protocols for faculty, staff and student workers.
Maintain state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation; test, adjust, maintain, use, and perform minor repairs including necessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment to ensure optimal operation; monitor gas levels; send equipment out for major repairs; coordinate usage of instrumentation with other departments.
Assist instructional staff; provide safety training to part-time instructional staff; demonstrate departmental procedures in the lab.
Assist in preparation of the preliminary laboratory budget; project estimated needs, supplies and requests; monitor budget expenditures.
Participate in setting up for the faculty lecture series, majors meetings, science opportunity day and chemical demonstrations.

Supplemental Information

SALARY SCHEDULE: Classified Bargaining Unit (Download PDF reader)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This is a non-telecommuting position.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in an instructional lab setting with frequent contact with student and staff; exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals, fumes, dust, gases; work in or with water.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an instructional lab 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 office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; operate a variety of laboratory equipment; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Application Process:

A confirmation email will be sent once your application packet has been successfully submitted.

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all required application materials are submitted by the initial screening deadline date, including a current resume, and unofficial transcripts showing awarded degree(s) and completion date, as well as any relevant certifications, diplomas, or licenses that demonstrate you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Failure to submit supporting documentations may result in an incomplete application.

A separate, complete application packet is required for each position for which you are applying for. All materials included in your application packet become SWCCD property, will not be returned, will not be copied, and will be considered for this opening only.

If you do not possess the exact degree major(s) listed in the minimum qualifications section, you will need to submit an equivalency application.

A screening committee will evaluate applicants, taking into account the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Selected applicants will be invited for an interview.

INTERVIEW TRAVEL COSTS MUST BE BORNE BY THE APPLICANT.

If additional positions become available in this classification, applications received in response to this posting may be considered for those additional positions for up to 90 days after final board approval.

Candidates selected for employment with SWCCD must be fingerprinted by an electronic fingerprinting service (i.e. LiveScan) within 10 days of employment; provide clearance of tuberculosis (dated within the past 4 years and renewed every four years as a condition of continued employment) within 60 days of employment; provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Successful candidate selected may be assigned to any of the campus sites (Chula Vista, Crown Cove, National City, Otay Mesa, and/or San Ysidro).

American with Disabilities (ADA):

Reasonable accommodations will be provided to candidates with verified disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made as soon as practical by calling Human Resources at (619) 482-6395.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

As an Equal Opportunity Employer and in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SWCCD will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

SWCCD shall not discriminate against any person in employment or in any program affiliated with the SWCCD on the basis of age, ancestry, color, ethnic group identification, national origin, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security Report:

SWCCD is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report is available on the SWCPD website.

If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security Report, which contains this information, you can stop by the College Police Department or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (619) 482-6390.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Plan (DAAPP):

More information about the DAAPP, including the Biennial report and additional resources can be found in the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program website.

Employer

Southwestern College (CA)

Address

Human Resources
900 Otay Lakes Rd, Room 46B-150
Chula Vista, California, 91910

Job Details

Instructional Lab Technician-Sciences & Allied Health

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