Summary: The Life Sciences Laboratory Technician prepares media and equipment, assists with instructional activities, and manages laboratory materials and supplies. Highlights: 1. Prepares and assembles media and equipment for biological experiments 2. Assists students and faculty with instructional activities 3. Maintains inventory and safely stores laboratory materials Life Sciences Laboratory Technician Date Opened: 11/2/2026 08:00:00 AM Filing Deadline: 11/23/2026 Location: Los Angeles Pierce College Los Angeles Southwest College Salary: $5,714.69 - $7,079.50/mo; $68,576.28 - $84,954.00/yr (based on a full-time, 12-month position) Job Type: Open Only Definition Prepares and assembles media and equipment used in biological experiments and demonstrations; operates and services scientific equipment; assists students and faculty with instructional activities; and orders, issues, receives, and stores laboratory materials and supplies. Typical Duties Schedules and oversees the use of one or more life science laboratories by students, faculty, and staff. Instructs students individually in the proper and safe use and operation of a variety of equipment and tools and orients students to established policies within the instructional laboratory. Prepares and dispenses various media, cultures, solutions, and stains. Ensures the return of all solutions and chemicals used in laboratory exercises. Assembles supplies and constructs apparatus; sets up, takes down, and may assist in conducting classroom experiments and demonstrations. Issues and receives materials and equipment for student use in laboratory and classroom assignments; keeps records and effects the return of supplies and equipment checked out to students. Operates, maintains, and makes minor adjustments and repairs on laboratory equipment such as microscopes and balances. Maintains inventory records of supplies, equipment, and specimens and prepares request forms and/or purchase orders to restock inventory as needed. Safely stores supplies and equipment, arranges for disposal of solutions according to guidelines, and keeps storerooms and working areas orderly and clean. Washes and sterilizes laboratory glassware. Cares for and collects live specimens, such as plant samples, insects, and reptiles. Performs clerical work related to laboratory activities such as word processing, record keeping, filing, and answering telephone inquiries. Maintains material safety data sheets for all department chemicals and products. May assist instructional staff in writing instructions and study aids and designing apparatus for specialized experiments. May provide training and work direction to student employees. Performs related duties as assigned. Distinguishing Characteristics A Life Sciences Laboratory Technician applies knowledge of the biological sciences and scientific laboratory procedures and techniques in performing a broad range of duties related to the day-to-day operations of biological laboratories, which includes the preparation of media, supplies, materials, and equipment; maintenance of equipment and facilities; storekeeping functions; and proper and safe use of equipment and materials. A Chemistry Laboratory Technician applies knowledge of chemistry and scientific laboratory procedures and techniques in performing a broad range of duties related to the day-to-day operations of chemistry laboratories, which includes the preparation of media, supplies, materials, and equipment, maintenance of equipment and facilities, storekeeping functions; and proper and safe use of equipment and materials. Supervision General supervision is received from an academic supervisor. Functional supervision is received from instructional staff. Work direction may be provided to student employees. Class Qualifications Knowledge of: Basic principles of biology and their relationships to specializations such as anatomy, botany, microbiology, molecular, physiology, and zoology Scientific laboratory procedures and techniques used in a biological laboratory Scientific laboratory equipment and apparatus Scientific methods of measurement Health and safety practices and precautions applicable to a laboratory setting Proper and safe handling and disposal of harmful chemicals, substances, and hazardous wastes Capabilities of computer systems, software and hardware common to instructional laboratories Recordkeeping procedures Ability to: Provide instructional assistance to students and instructional staff Follow complex instructions and formulae in the preparation and construction of media and equipment set-ups Effectively and safely operate, adapt, and maintain scientific equipment Perform minor repairs and adjustments to a variety of laboratory equipment Keep detailed and precise records Maintain an inventory of equipment, supplies, and tools, including preparation of necessary request forms and/or purchase orders Secure and safely store supplies Work effectively and cooperatively with a diverse pool of students and instructional staff Give clear and concise instructions Effectively utilize computer hardware and software applications in assigned program area Learn general and specialized software applications Entrance Qualifications Education and Experience: A. An associate degree or its equivalent, from a recognized college or university, with a major in biological science or a related field. OR B. Graduation from high school or its equivalent AND two years of full-time, paid experience as a laboratory technician in a biological laboratory. Benefits Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave. 19 paid holidays per year. Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days. Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty. Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security. Employee Assistance Program Selection Process The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview. Reasonable Accommodations Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time. To apply, visit https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=26&R2=5263&R3=002 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-afcc29b6dffb41f29badf67d2dae9056
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