Job Description

 

 

Life Science Laboratory Specialist

Salary
$29.37 - $36.19 Hourly

Location
Long Beach, CA

Job Type
Part-Time

Department
Life Science

Job Number
23-027

Closing
10/31/2022 6:00 PM Pacific

 

 

Long Beach Community College is seeking a qualified individual for a current opportunity as a Science Laboratory Specialist supporting Life and Physical Sciences Departments at the Pacific Coast Campus. This incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, managing, and overseeing the activities, supplies, and equipment for life sciences and physical science labs. Lab disciplines include (but not limited to) Biology, Chemistry, and Geology. This incumbent must have knowledge of laboratory safety as well as practices and procedures for an instructional lab setting. Additional responsibilities will include determining types and amounts of materials and supplies to order for lab classes, preparing requisitions to establish purchase orders for materials and supplies, and ensuring proper maintenance and cleanliness of lab equipment and facilities to ensure the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff. 

In order to be considered for this opportunity to join the talented team at LBCC, applicants must have a four-year degree in Life or Physical Sciences and have at least one (1) year of experience working with college-age students in a laboratory setting. If this job opportunity interests you, and you are a hard-working individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to be a part of a diverse and supportive community, please apply today! 

 

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION 

• Type of position: Part-time, 
• Location: Pacific Coast Campus
• Salary: Range 33: $29.37 - $36.19 Hourly
• Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis. 
• Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.
• Eligibility list: We reserve the right to use an established eligibility list for vacancies in this classification. The eligibility list will be valid for 12 months once approved by the Personnel Commission.
• All Long Beach Community College employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in compliance with District Policy. Please note that if selected for employment, you must provide proof of fully vaccinated status by date of hire. Documented proof of vaccination is required as part of the onboarding process.  Individuals requesting accommodation must do so in a timely manner for consideration. For more information on LBCC District COVID-19 policy and guides please view our Return to Campus page.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4710.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Here at Long Beach City College (LBCC), we celebrate equity, diversity and are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We strive to ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all. 

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more. 

• Mission & Values
• Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (Download PDF reader)
• Strategic Plan (Download PDF reader)
• Office of the Superintendent President

 

Duties

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, maintains and manages a Life Science laboratory; coordinates and prepares materials for laboratory exercises; orders, stores and inventories lab materials, supplies and consumables; maintains safety and cleanliness of lab equipment and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Life Science Laboratory Specialist is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a Life Science laboratory including maintaining an inventory of required materials, supplies and consumables and preparing and setting up equipment and materials for laboratory exercises. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of laboratory equipment and facilities. Work assigned requires a detailed knowledge of the scientific subject matter applicable to the assignment and the ability to assist in providing instruction to others in an effective manner.

For the full position description, please click here: Life Science Laboratory Specialist

 

Qualifications

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

Education, Training and Experience: 

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in Life Science or a closely related field; and at least one year of experience working with college-age students in an organized, educational environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: 
None.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS: 
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
 

Application Process: 
•    Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.
•    If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience substitution in lieu of education, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience covers the education requirement, on a year-for-year basis, and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
•    If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
 

 

Selection Process: 
The following examination process may include the following segments and may be utilized during the selection process:
  •    Minimum Qualifications screening: (Pass/Fail)
  •    Subject Matter Expert (SME) Application Review: (Pass/Fail)
  •    Oral Panel Interview: 100%
  •    Final interview: With Hiring Authority and Committee

 

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part, and/or modify any test part.   Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Executive Director, Classified Human Resources.***

 

 

Additional Information

 

Disability Accommodations
If you require special accommodations in the Application, Testing, Interview or Selection Process, you are required to notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date of the posting, by calling (562) 938-4352.
 
Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form  (Download PDF reader)
 
LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, transgender, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

 

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