Instructional Lab Technician - ICST 3

Located in the scenic Puget Sound area with Mount Rainier in the distance, Tacoma is the third largest city in Washington State with a thriving and diverse community of over 200,000 residents. Tacoma Community College (TCC) was built on the ancestral territory of Coast Salish peoples, specifically the Puyallup. The 1854 Medicine Creek Treaty forcibly removed them to the Puyallup Reservation to make way for settlers; we recognize the privilege of utilizing this land has come at great cost. We honor the resilience of the Puyallup people, who still live here, defend their rights, and contribute greatly to the well-being of this community. Our institution aims to increase partnerships and community ties with the local indigenous populations. TCC is committed to increasing Native visibility by developing a more culturally responsive curriculum.

Moreover, TCC stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter and the Black community by further strengthening collaboration with the Black Student Union as well as community entities such as the Tacoma-Pierce County Black Collective, the Tacoma Urban League, and local black-owned businesses. We are committed to infusing and incorporating more educational content focused on the lives and experiences of the Black community into our curriculum. We are examining and revising our policies and practices with the stated goal of becoming an anti-racist institution.

Tacoma Community College is an Associate and Bachelor degree granting public institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. The nursing programs admits 140-180 students annually that reflects the diversity of our community. We embrace our identity as a community college. Our Mission Statement says, "As the community's college, we create meaningful learning, advance equity, and strengthen student and community success." To grow our workforce, we seek to recruit employees who exemplify these attributes:

• Committed to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population
• Reflects the diversity of our community
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovation
• Honors the campus mission to promote equitable access to educational opportunities
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for historically underserved populations,
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others
• Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC

Position Summary

This position coordinates instructional support for a variety of science division classes with an emphasis in introductory, general, and specialized biology courses, as well as the physics and engineering courses. It provides professional and technical support requiring knowledge of a basic applied science, assists with the management of other lab support, maintenance and storeroom functions, and serves on the division safety committee, sometimes acting as co-chair. The position is responsible for coordinating field trips for supported courses for faculty, the upkeep of auxiliary areas (greenhouse, aquaria, fieldwork and greenhouse storage areas), and acts as a lead for part time hourly and work study employees that are assigned to work within the biology and physics labs. This position reports to the Laboratory Support Supervisor.

• Coordinates the scientific preparation for laboratory programs and field-oriented courses using safety procedures in handling hazardous materials such as reagents or bacterial cultures.
• Coordinates laboratory support, maintenance and store room functions such as stockrooms, specimens, chemical and bacterial collections following/implementing safety procedures in in proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Prepare and clean up/put away equipment, specimens, models, reagents or computers for science laboratory and classroom activities, and ensure associated hazardous wastes are properly packaged for treatment or disposal.
• Organization, maintaining cleanliness, and restocking of supplies in labs and preparation spaces.
• Coordinate with faculty to create a quarterly schedule of lab activities; Assist faculty in developing lab experiments that conform to laboratory limitations, safety requirements and needs. Advise instructors on laboratory issues.
• Assist faculty in developing lab experiments that conform to laboratory limitations and safety requirements.
• Advise instructors on laboratory needs (procedures, scheduling, materials and supplies, safety compliance)
• Evaluates equipment specifications and makes purchase recommendations.
• Provides training for students and faculty in a specialty area such as a specific computer software program, specialized equipment or microbiology techniques, etc.;
• Maintains computerized inventory.
• Acts as coordinator of laboratory controlling all equipment, chemicals and use of space.
• Performs script writing and editing for scientific training materials for both employees and students.
• Inventory and procurement of supplies, materials and equipment
• Set up, use and maintenance of equipment
• Operates and performs routine maintenance and repairs on laboratory and demonstration instruments and equipment; instructs students, teaching assistants and faculty in the use of equipment.
• Train and direct assigned work-study students or part-time hourly lab personnel.
• May teach laboratory portion of selected classes.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a basic applied science.
• Two year's experience performing similar work as listed above.
• Or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Experience overseeing or directing the work of others.
• Able to perform script writing and editing for written training materials
• Able to handle and dispose of hazardous reagents and biohazards.

• Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment
• The ability to perform the following:
  • Alternate walking, sitting, standing, sometimes for long periods of time
  • Frequent bending and stooping
  • Reaching at or below shoulder level and reaching overhead
  • Use of stepstools, step ladders and ladders
  • Pushing and pulling carts and trays
  • Lifting or carrying 42 lbs (2-21 lb jugs of water) x 6 trips to the car, 1 time per week
  • Climbing a step stool while lifting 21 lb jugs to fill a tank, 3-6 times, 2-3 days per week
  • Trekking on foot over uneven terrain to collect plant specimens for labs and exams
  • Travel with own vehicle to local bodies of water, local vendors, and an annual trip up to 50 miles.

The Successful Candidate Must Demonstrate

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with instructors, support staff and students.
• Ethics, integrity and sound professional judgment.
• An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace.
• A commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion when working with a diverse population of individuals with different cultural and ethnic backgrounds and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Enthusiasm, self-direction, and ability to work well both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to follow directions and meet the needs of the department.
• Ability to use computers and various software

• Dependability, problem-solving, organization and self-management
• Scientific knowledge and technical skills
• Ability to research and gather information
• Adaptable and flexible, accountable (timely, accurate, thorough)

Complete application packages must include the following:

1. Resume
2. Cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position
3. Unofficial copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended

Terms of Employment

This is a full-time position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department which may include some evenings and weekend hours. The salary range is $4,093 to $5,501 per month. Degrees must be from accredited colleges or universities recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and verified by National Student Clearinghouse. Tacoma Community College offers a generous benefits package to include life, health, dental and long-term disability insurance, state retirement, vacation leave, sick leave and holiday pay. A collective bargaining agreement exists and membership in the Washington Federation of State Employees or payment of a service fee may be available within to anytime upon employment. The layoff unit for this position is "All Other WFSE classified".

Tacoma Community College values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. Tacoma Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Prohibited sex discrimination includes sexual harassment (unwelcome sexual conduct of various types). Provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Stephen Smith, Title VII and Title IX, Building 14, 253-566-5055; Kathryn Held, Section 504 Officer, Student Affairs Administration Office at 253-566-5115. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and or modified without notice.