Job Description

Salary
$50,548.08 - $55,729.20 Annually
Location
Pasadena, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Instruction
Job Number
02231
Division
Natural Sciences
Closing
8/30/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Probationary Period
None
Work Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.
Salary Schedule/Range
CFT-40

Under direction, to support laboratory needs in microbiology and other biological disciplines as requested by faculty members; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1. Prepare media, solutions and reagents for microbiology and other biological disciplines.
2. Prepare and maintain cultures and reagents for microbiology disciplines.
3. Set up laboratory materials for microbiology (and other biological disciplines as needed) including demonstrations.
4. Break down laboratory set-ups at conclusion of the microbiology (and other biological disciplines as needed laboratory session and store materials correctly.
5. Maintain the microbiology-related equipment in operating condition. request outside maintenance as needed.
6. Maintain the inventory of media, chemicals, cultures and assorted laboratory aids. This includes preparing order forms that are submitted to the department office.
7. Clean glassware in microbiology, biology majors and physiology laboratories.
8. Supervise CWS students assisting in laboratory and glassware cleanup.
9. Use decontamination procedures for cultured materials.
10. Assist in laboratory classes under the following conditions:
    • Equipment and microscope problems
    • Overseeing discard procedures
    • Culture or chemical spills
    • Replenishing materials
    • Setting up demonstrations
    • Providing materials for student laboratory make-up
11. Pick up pond water samples as needed
12. Maintain security of the microbiology laboratory, prep rooms, cold rooms, equipment and library.
13. Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Associate's Degree; college-level courses must include biology and microbiology (bacteriology).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Two years of experience in working in a biology or microbiology laboratory and
familiarity with automated media dispensing equipment is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills and abilities commonly associated with this position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Laboratory equipment, materials, supplies, and procedures appropriate to assigned area
• Elementary stock control methods

ABILITY TO:

• Instruct students
• Plan and organize workload so that laboratory materials are available and set up at appropriate time
• Keep records and carry out complex oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and instructors
• Work with minority students.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORK ENVIRONMENT - Activities and environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands and environmental conditions described below 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 essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office and laboratory setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office and laboratory equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve equipment and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

Employees work in an office and laboratory environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following:

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview.
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m. (PST).

All materials listed below are required for your application packet to be considered complete:

1. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.

ABOUT US

Established in 1924, Pasadena City College, (PCC), has been serving the West San Gabriel Valley for 96 years. PCC enrolls more than 29,500 students each semester and offers 107 academic degree programs and 72 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to its students. PCC serves one of the most culturally diverse student populations in the nation. The College sets the stage for preparing students to meet the demands of a changing world. Building relationships with community partners provides opportunities for PCC faculty and its students to engage in opportunities not often available to students in other areas.

The main college campus occupies a 53-acre site, while the Foothill Community Education Center and Child Development Center are located in separate nearby off-campus facilities. Due to the geographic size of the District, PCC has two additional satellite sites – the Rosemead Center and its newest site, PCC Northwest at John Muir High School. For more information, go to www.pasadena.edu.

OUR STRENGTHS

PCC has many institutional strengths that distinguish it among its peers, both in the state and across the nation. Among them are:

A highly multicultural student body:

• 47% Latino/a/x
• 4% Black/African American
• 27% Asian
• 4% Two of More Races
• 15% White
• 3% Unknown/Other

Annually, at 49%, the College achieves recognition for one of the highest rates for transfer degrees to baccalaureate level institutions, both in California and across the nation. Additionally, PCC boasts a 52% bachelor’s degree attainment rate for Pasadena graduates who transfer to a four-year university, compared to 42% nationally. The College is well known for national mathematics and forensic honors, as well as its extensive study abroad opportunities.

PCC was once again named one of ten national finalists for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, widely recognized as the nation’s premier honor for two-year colleges. The Aspen Prize recognizes institutions for their outstanding outcomes in four areas: student learning; certificate and degree completion; employment and earnings; and high levels of access and success for minority and low-income students.

PCC is ranked by the Military Times as the top community college in California for military veterans, and the College is similarly ranked among the top community colleges in the nation. The PCC Courier, the student newspaper, is a perennial award winner.

Twelve students are elected annually by the PCC Associated Students to represent and advocate on behalf of the student body. There are 80 student clubs and organizations representing the interests of a culturally diverse student population.

In February 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of School and Colleges reaffirmed PCC’s status as a fully accredited institution. For more information, go to www.pasadena.edu.

OUR MISSION

Pasadena City College is an equity-minded learning community dedicated to enriching students’ academic, personal, and professional lives through an array of degree and certificate programs, campus engagement, and customized student support.

To view our Mission, Vision and Values, visit this link.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening.
• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

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