$19.36 - $25.16/per hour DOE

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Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

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

At Mesa Community College, diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. We honor the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, socioeconomic background, immigrant status, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, nationality, and intellectual perspective, enrich the college community. We continuously adapt and respond to differences with a single focus - to create a welcoming, safe, equitable, and inclusive environment that ensures all students and employees have the support and knowledge to succeed and thrive. MCC is committed to building and sustaining a workplace that reflects our community and student population. Our goal is that our students and employees have the knowledge and skills necessary to excel, lead, navigate, and thrive in a diverse world.

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:

• 16 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 (if applicable)
• Maricopa Employee Store: Perks & Gears (exclusive discounts and offers for Maricopa Community Colleges faculty and staff)
• $4,000 Annual professional development growth funding (if applicable)
• Tuition reimbursement for employees and dependents (if applicable)
• 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!)

Oversees the daily operation of the biology department prep lab and provides training and supervision of staff in the preparation of equipment, materials and facilities used for hands-on labs in a diverse range of lower division biology courses on the MCC Southern and Dobson campus. Coordinates with other lab staff such that all biology faculty are supported throughout instructional hours. Works with faculty in the development of instructional materials and shared lab schedules; tests and troubleshoots protocols as necessary. Oversees care and maintenance of greenhouse, outdoor habitat, salt water aquarium and the associated plants and animals. Manages inventory of expendable supplies (chemicals, plastic and glassware, gloves, and preserved specimens) and places necessary orders in a timely manner. Ensures that equipment and models are routinely cleaned, maintained, and serviced to optimize their operational longevity and support lab instruction when needed. Works with the risk management to update, implement and audit adherence to laboratory safety procedures (including hazardous waste disposal) such that Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards are met. Engages in professional development activities to stay current on new developments in scientific research, advance technical proficiency, and improve management skills.

40% Prepares materials and equipment for laboratory classes, organizes and oversees the inventory, acquisition, preparation, cleanliness and functionality of laboratory supplies, equipment, materials and physical arrangement for a diverse range of biology classes.

25% Analyzes and interprets data and maintains files and records; contacts vendors for specific equipment/supply information; troubleshoots technical problems and arranges for professional servicing as necessary; oversees preventative maintenance to maximize longevity of models and equipment; ensures compliance with safety procedures and best practices; engages in professional development activities.

15% Oversees care of living specimens in greenhouse, reef tank and prep room and other duties as assigned.

10% Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews and evaluates the work of staff.

10% Coordinates with faculty to plan lab schedule for the semester; assist in the development of new lab activities, and provide training as needed.

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and four full-time equivalent years of directly related full-time 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 including two years of lead work or senior level experience.

OR

High School Diploma/GED and six full-time equivalent years of directly related full-time 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 including two years of lead work or senior level experience.

A. Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Biology or related STEM field

B. Four or more years of experience as a lab technician and/or lab supervisor.

C. Experience and expertise with of wide range of biology techniques, lab equipment and technology

D. Experience in supervising, and/or training staff members.

E. Experience with development and implementation of laboratory safety practices, including chemical labeling, hazardous waste disposal procedures and routine compliance audits of mandated documentation and facilities. OSHA training and certification preferred.

F. Experience with budget management and inventory management such as monitoring of expendable lab supplies, purchasing, receiving, and recommending large capital items.

G. Effective written communication skills

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); and moderate exposure to intense noise.

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 resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on Navigator / Menu / Self Service / Recruiting / Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply. Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers.

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at strategicstaffing@mesacc.edu prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.

Open until filled; first review on April 10, 2023. Applications received after this date may not be screened.

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.