Lab Technician Senior (Specially Funded) - West-MEC Southwest Campus

Lab Technician Senior (Specially Funded) - West-MEC Southwest Campus
Job ID: 320333
Location: Estrella Mountain Comm College
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Salary Range
$18.91 - $24.58/hourly, DOE
Grade
110
Work Schedule
This position will mainly work in the afternoons/evenings and support evening classes, but schedule can be coordinated with the supervisor.
Weekends may be required as needed.
Schedule is based on the operational needs of the department and EMCC.
Work Calendar
12 Months
Funding Information
This is a grant funded assignment with a projected end date of 06-30-2027. Renewal based on available funds and the needs of MCCCD.
Maricopa Summary
Are you looking for a place to work where you can make a real difference in the lives of over 200,000 college students every year?
Would you like to be part of an organization that adds $7.2 billion dollars to the economy and supports nearly 100,000 jobs in the fastest growing county in the United States?
Whether you're teaching, working, or learning Make It Happen At Maricopa County Community Colleges!
About Us
What's Currently Happening at Maricopa

• Many of our campuses have received grant awards through the National Science Foundation to improve undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving institutions program (HSI Program).
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, equity and employee groups to create an environment of shared governance
• One of the largest community college systems in the country
• 2020 Healthy Arizona Worksites Program recipient
• Named 19th Best Employer for Women by Forbes
• 2019 No. 42 in Arizona's Best Employers

Benefits
The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing you with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the care you and your family need to lead healthy and productive lives. Our benefits are designed to provide support for every life stage and lifestyle in our community.
Benefits & Perks Options:

• 20 paid observed holidays
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) & 12% Employee Contribution Match (Pension, Long Term Disability, and Health Insurance)
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal time
• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• Annual professional development growth funding
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Flexible work schedules
• Maricopa Employee Health & Wellness Program:
  • Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
  • Diabetes Empowerment Education Program
  • Mobile On-site Mammography Screenings
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wondr online program that teaches clinically-proven, healthy habits that lead to less stress, better sleep, weight loss, and more
  • Pre-Retirement Events
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (may forgive the remaining balance on a federal student loan made directly by the U.S. Department of Education after qualifying).
• 10+ Maricopa Affinity Resource Employee Groups (Celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and supports employees, students, and community!)

Job Summary
Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) is hiring a Lab Technician Senior (Specially Funded). This position plays a pivotal role in laboratory operations, responsible for maintaining equipment inventory, performing preventative maintenance, documenting standard operating procedures, and overseeing supply inventory and purchasing. This position works closely with the Lab Coordinator, faculty, and staff, the Lab Technician ensures optimal classroom learning experiences through equipment preparation and assistance with hands-on lab activities as required.
This position is located at West-MEC Southwest Campus, 500 North Verrado Way, Buckeye, AZ 85326
Essential Functions
60% - Provides lab assistance including equipment inventory, preventative maintenance, standard operating procedures, training documentation, supply/consumable goods inventory and purchasing. Ensures that all lab experiences are conducted following all necessary safety protocols.
20% - In collaboration with faculty and staff, assists with and develops policies and procedures for advanced manufacturing labs in relation to instructional programs. Monitors program guidelines and ensures compliance with applicable policies, regulations, laws, maintenance/repair schedules of instructional programs including, but not limited to, the safe and efficient operation of the lab and equipment.
20% - Coordinates with Lab Supervisor, program faculty and staff in the set-up and delivery of classroom learning activities. Ensures that all equipment and supplies are in good working condition and ready for use. Assists with lab experiences as needed. Other duties as assigned commensurate to the grade level of the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and two (2) years of full-time equivalent 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 the area of assignment.
OR
High school diploma/GED and four (4) years of full-time equivalent 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 the area of assignment.
Desired Qualifications
A. Experience working in a lab setting for an industrial manufacturing program or work experience in an industrial manufacturing organization or related industry
B. Experience developing and maintaining a preventative maintenance schedule for highly technical equipment as well as standard operating procedures and training documents of learning environment
C. OSHA certification
D. Experience with basic electrical and/or mechanical skills
E. Experience providing basic equipment repair
F. Certification in lab safety-based training
Special Working Conditions
This position will mainly work in the afternoons/evenings and support evening classes but schedule can be coordinated with the supervisor.
May need to lift heavy objects up to 50 lb and move equipment with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D driver's license is required; must meet minimum standards regarding driving:
Weekends may be required as needed.
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.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in the resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Posting Close Date
Open until filled
Estimated first review on August 21, 2024
Must apply by 11:59 P.M. on August 20, 2024, to be considered
If unsuccessful in finding a candidate during the initial review a subsequent review date will be determined
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.
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