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Laboratory Specialist - Chemistry
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Position Number: 5660452
Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Laboratory Specialist - Chemistry

Salary: $5,567.76 - $6,860.85 Monthly
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-012
Closing: 10/10/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Department: Physical Science

Description

Laboratory Specialist - Chemistry OPEN RECRUITMENT 12-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST
$5,567.76 - $6,860.85 MonthlyMonday - Friday, 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS *Applications will only be accepted from September 30 to October 10, 2024, at 5:00 pm.* *Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.* For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.
The Physical Science Department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking highly qualified individuals for a current opportunity as Laboratory Specialist - Chemistry! This individual will be responsible for overseeing and maintaining a chemistry laboratory including maintaining an inventory of required materials, supplies and consumables and preparing and setting up equipment and materials for laboratory exercises. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of laboratory equipment and facilities. Work assigned requires a detailed knowledge of the scientific subject matter applicable to the assignment and the ability to assist in providing instruction to others in an effective manner. We are looking for someone who has obtained Bachelor's degree in in chemistry, life sciences, or a closely related field; and at least one (1) year of experience working with college-age students in an organized, educational environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The successful candidate will need to:

be adaptable and flexible
be a creative problem solver
exhibit exceptional customer service skills, business communication, project management, and organizational skills
have the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders across the District and lead a diverse team

If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!
AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

Type of position: Full time (40 hours/week)
Position Status: Permanent
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Liberal Arts Campus (LAC), but will support both campuses
Salary: Range 33, $5,567.76 - $6,860.85 Monthly
Eligibility list: Will be valid for 12 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.
Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791. ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts. Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities. Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE Under general supervision, maintains and manages a chemistry laboratory; coordinates and prepares materials for laboratory classes and exercises; orders, stores and inventories lab materials, supplies and consumables; maintains safety and cleanliness of lab equipment and facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Laboratory Specialist - Chemistry is responsible for overseeing and maintaining a chemistry laboratory including maintaining an inventory of required materials, supplies and consumables and preparing and setting up equipment and materials for laboratory exercises. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring the safety and cleanliness of laboratory equipment and facilities. Work assigned requires a detailed knowledge of the scientific subject matter applicable to the assignment and the ability to assist in providing instruction to others in an effective manner. For the full position description, please click here: Laboratory Specialist - Chemistry.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION:
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in in chemistry, life sciences, or a closely related field; and at least one (1) year of experience working with college-age students in an organized, educational environment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

Additional Information Section:
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position.
If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.
During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4791.

Selection Process:
The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
in-person or online:
1. written examination(s)
2. qualifications appraisal oral examination
3. performance examination
4. technical oral examination
  (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Supplemental Application Scoring: Week of October 14, 2024
Performance Examination and Qualifications Appraisal Interview (in-person only): Week of October 28, 2024
Final interview (in-person only): Week of November 4, 2024

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader). (Download PDF reader)

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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