Instructional Lab Technician II - Biology (Temporary Assignment)

Salary: $33.90 Hourly
Location : Moorpark College (Moorpark CA), CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: Provisional-0242
Department: MC - Student Learning
Opening Date: 07/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a temporary assignment and is not being conducted to establish an eligibility list from which regular appointments will be made; as such, this recruitment may close at any time. Employees hired in this capacity are considered at will, do not accrue property interest in the assignment, and are not eligible for benefits.

There is currently one temporary vacancy located at Moorpark College. This assignment will begin in the Fall 2026 semester and will be 34 hours/week.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Under the direction of a Dean and under the work direction of an Instructor, an Instructional Lab Technician II - Biology performs complex technical work related to the biological sciences; oversees the operation and maintenance of a highly technical or complex instructional laboratory, including maintaining supplies and preparing Biology, Biotechnology, and Biomanufacturing labs.

Representative Duties

Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, reagents, biological media and other teaching aids for class demonstrations, practical examinations and student assignments. E

Maintain stock rooms, laboratories, prep areas and other assigned areas in a safe, clean and orderly condition; encourage awareness of and oversee the proper use of facilities and safe practices. E

Assure the care and feeding of live specimens including rodents, snakes, frogs, fish/aquariums, plants, algal, fungal and bacterial cultures. E

Prepare and issue materials and equipment for student use; monitor and maintain records of materials and equipment on loan to or checked out by students and instructors. E

Order, receive and arrange for proper storage and handling of biological specimens, chemicals and laboratory equipment; provide certain lab materials from local terrain or stores; inventory materials and assure adequate quantities are available for instructional use; monitor supply budget. E

Perform technical microbiological preparation with extensive work in media production (tubed, bottled, plated), vital stains, special reagents and aseptic transfers of pathogens and nonpathogens on a routine basis. E

Employ various sterilization techniques for glassware, media, equipment and apparatus. E

Test, adjust, maintain and perform minor repairs including necessary calibrations to apparatus and equipment; send equipment out for major repairs. E

Maintain a variety of files and records regarding instructional materials, inventories and equipment repairs; perform general clerical duties as needed. E

Screen, select, train and provide work direction for student workers. E

Use and operate a variety of technical equipment including autoclaves, anaerobic jars, balances, microscopes and others. Biotechnology equipment such as bioreactors, chromatography, and purification systems. E

Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E

Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in biological sciences and two years of work experience in the field of specialty, preferably in an instructional setting.
Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Principles, practices, procedures and equipment and terminology of Biological Sciences including microbiology, biotechnology, and biomanufacturing.
• Health and safety regulations
• Record keeping techniques
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary
• Technical aspects of Biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and biomanufacturing
• Oral and written communications skills
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Science laboratory operation at the community college level
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies

ABILITY TO:

• Assure the care and security of assigned equipment, specialized materials and supplies
• Assemble, maintain and perform minor repairs on lab equipment
• Demonstrate competence in biological sciences
• Issue and receive equipment and supplies
• Plan and organize work
• Train, select, evaluate and provide work direction to student workers
• Understand and follow oral and written directions
• Work independently with little direction
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Establish and maintain effective working and cooperative relationships with others
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Maintain records and prepare reports
• Operate and maintain related lab equipment
• Demonstrate empathy, value, and appreciation for the experiences of students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic communities
• Be sensitive to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, and promote and remove barriers to equal opportunity and participation

ENVIRONMENT:
Instructional biology lab environment

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Hearing and speaking to communicate with students and faculty
• Seeing to observe condition of lab and behavior of students
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to set up and operate lab equipment
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects
• Pulling and pushing carts
• Reaching to grasp and move supplies

HAZARDS:
Exposure to fumes and potentially hazardous solvents used to preserve biological specimens
Paid Holidays: The Ventura County Community College District offers 15 paid holidays per year, plus 2 additional floating holidays.

Paid Vacation:
Full-time classified employeesearn vacation leave based on years of continuous service:

• 6 months - 3 years: 8 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• 3 - 10 years: 10 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• 10+ years: 13.3 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Administrators, managers, and full-time supervisory and confidential employees accrue 13.33 hours per month for each month they are in paid status, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Health Benefits: The District contributes up to the full premium cost of the PPO 90C or Kaiser HMO plan (whichever is higher) toward any eligible medical plan for full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Dental, vision, and Basic life insurance premiums for full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also District paid.

Benefit providers available to eligible full-time and part-time (50% or more) classified employees include:

• Medical: Anthem PPO and HMO Plans, Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan
• Dental: Delta Dental DHMO or PPO Plus Premium
• Vision: EyeMed PPO Vision Plan

Retirement: Eligible employees in positions of 20 or more hours per week are enrolled in CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). Paid Sick Leave: All full-time management, supervisory, confidential, and classified employees (probationary and permanent) earn one day of sick leave per month in a paid status, accumulating 12 days per fiscal year for full-time employees. Unused sick leave accumulates without limit.

Learn More: For a full overview of employee benefits, visit the District's Benefits page at:
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Please be aware this posting is for a TEMPORARY position and will NOT be used to fill any future permanent positions. Are you willing to accept a temporary position?

• Yes. I am willing to accept a temporary position.
• No. I am NOT willing to accept a temporary position.

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