Chemistry Lab Technician

Salary : $5,356.00 Monthly

Location : Fairfield, CA

Job Type : Full Time Classified

Job Number : Loc39_ChemLabTech_1125

Department : School of Mathematics and Sciences

Opening Date : 11 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

Under the direction of the Dean, Mathematics and Science, the Chemistry Lab Technician provides support to Chemistry classes by maintaining laboratory equipment (clean, test, calibrate, and perform major maintenance), developing operating procedures, and assisting students / instructors in the proper use of the equipment; preparing, designing and setting up laboratory materials and equipment for demonstration and use by students. The technician must order, receive, store and inventory materials, equipment and supplies; and operate a computer to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.

Instructional lab technicians oversee a complex laboratory environment and must possess technical and academic training in Chemistry. They work independently and provide assistance to instructors in a lab designated for a specific academic or vocational subject area. They also maintain records related to lab activities, order supplies and equipment and maintain the lab facilities and equipment in a clean and operable condition.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Plan, schedule and perform work to assure timely preparation of chemistry labs for all chemistry classes as requested by the instructors; train, schedule, supervise and evaluate student workers; maintain preparation, balance, instrument and storage rooms in a safe, clean and orderly condition.

Prepare chemical solutions, glassware, equipment or other instructional materials for demonstration by instructors or for use by students; maintain records of materials and equipment loaned to or broken by students.

Confer with instructors about lab changes; determine quantities of reagents to prepare for each lab; make up adequate quantities of chemicals and solutions for restocking set-ups; tear down lab demonstrations, clean equipment, set-up benches, carts and fume hoods; post inventory changes of chemicals and equipment in the computer.

Research, order, receive, catalog, store and issue chemicals and equipment; maintain inventories, ensuring that adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use; mark equipment with approved identification.

Clearly label and date all chemicals using safe and established labeling procedures; organize and store chemicals using a safe and established compatible system; maintain the water purification system.

Clean, test, calibrate, adjust, inspect and perform major maintenance on chemistry related equipment; request outside service, maintenance or repair as appropriate, develop operating procedures consistent with modern laboratory practices; assist students and instructors in the correct operations of the equipment.

Handle, store and dispose of hazardous materials according to legal requirements and established procedures; maintain hazardous material inventories and records as required.

Provide technical assistance in the preparation of specifications for new or replacement equipment and material purchases; recommend selection of equipment as requested; may interview vendors to assess new equipment and supplies.

Prepare and maintain budget for each chemistry class based on purchasing requirements and percentage of overall budget; monitor budget expenditures.

Prepare and maintain records and files related to purchasing, hazardous materials, equipment service and repair; procedures, inventories, legal authorizations, vendor catalogs; correspondence, equipment manuals and warranties, lab equipment circulation, and back up computer disks.

Assist instructors by setting up demonstrations in chemistry lecture classrooms as assigned.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to : completion of two (2) years of college with major coursework in chemistry (including organic chemistry) or biochemistry or related field or two (2) years of work experience in a chemistry laboratory that includes operation and major maintenance of analytical instrumentation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrate knowledge of :

• Chemistry.
• Purpose and reason for lab equipment.
• Rules and regulations involving use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
• Demonstrate competence in the operation, maintenance and minor repair of science-related equipment such as spectrophotometers, melting point apparatus, centrifuges, pH meters, calibrated glassware, micropipetors, pipets and pipetors, autopipetors, electronic balances, barometers, conductivity apparatus, pipette washer, and water purifier.
• Demonstrate competence in the operation, maintenance and minor repair of safety and office equipment such as microcomputers, printers, fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
• Plan and organize work.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including the disabled.
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Maintain timely and accurate records and reports.
• Perform clerical work using modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including a computer.
• Learn instructional methods and techniques.
• Train, schedule, supervise and evaluate student workers.
• Perform work in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Handle, store and dispose of hazardous materials according to legal procedures.
• Issue, receive, store and inventory equipment and supplies.
• Prepare, monitor and maintain assigned class budgets.
• Assure the security of assigned equipment, materials and supplies.

Summary of Benefits

Local 39 / Full-Time Classified

Health / Medical

Dental

Vision

VSP is our vision insurance provider.

Life Insurance

The Hartford is our group term life insurance provider.

Employment Assistance Program

(EAP)

Optum is our EAP provider.

Face to Face Counseling & Virtual VIsits

Voluntary Retirement Savings

Other Voluntary Benefits

Paid Leave