Biology Lab Technician - (Instructional & Classroom Support Tech 2):
Tacoma Community College

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Tacoma Community College
Tacoma Washington
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Position Summary Who We Are
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 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 continually strive to become an anti-racist institution.

Tacoma Community College is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 12,000 students. Our students reflect the diversity of our community; we serve 27% students of color, 60% female, and a median age of 26. 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." Our faculty are engaged in innovative work to improve student retention and program completion. According to the Community College Survey of Student Engagement, TCC ranks high on measures of active learning and academic challenge, thanks to our creative and scholarly faculty. To grow this workforce, we seek to recruit faculty who exemplify similar attributes:

Commitment to educating a racially and socioeconomically diverse student population,
Reflects the diversity of our community,
Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching,
Honors the campus mission promoting 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, and
Engages with the community both within and outside of TCC.

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division, which includes around 35 full-time faculty, serves our diverse student population. We offer courses for STEM majors who transfer to colleges and universities throughout the nation, our pre-allied health students, and general education courses. We also proudly have a Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) program, with the stated goal of diversifying the STEM workforce. You will be one of three full-time Instructional & Classroom Support Technicians that support the laboratories in the STEM Division.

Regional Setting
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Position Description
TCC, winner of the 2020 Association of Community College Trustees Equity Award for the entire Pacific Region, invites you to apply for the position of Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2. This position provides instructional support services for a variety of science division laboratory classes with an emphasis in pre-health program biology classes (anatomy and physiology, microbiology and others). This position provides professional and technical support requiring knowledge of basic applied science, and assists with the management of other lab support, maintenance and storeroom functions. This position reports to the Laboratory Support Supervisor. Essential Functions Prepare equipment, specimens, models, reagents, media or computers for science laboratory activities or demonstrations as requested by instructors. Disassemble lab set ups and ensure that all supplies and equipment are properly cleaned up and put away, and associated hazardous wastes are properly packaged for disposal.
Determine the need for specimens, equipment and supplies necessary for laboratory classes; maintain and organize multiple inventories of materials; coordinate with other lab staff and faculty to purchase supplies as needed.
Coordinate with faculty to create a quarterly schedule of laboratory activities.
Set up, use and maintain equipment and specimens such as microscopes, models, an anatomage table, cadavers, insects, and bacteria.
Provide equipment training for staff and faculty.
Train and direct assigned work-study students or part-time lab personnel.
Train new faculty on lab safety and guidelines.
Ensure that safe laboratory environment is maintained and that safe practices are followed by staff, faculty and students.
Assist faculty in developing lab experiments that conform to laboratory limitations and safety requirements; advise instructors on laboratory issues.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or other Natural Science or closely related field from an accredited college or university -OR- equivalent combination of education and laboratory work experience (unrelated to coursework).
Minimum of two (2) years study in college biology (provided by coursework and transcripts)
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel spreadsheet experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience working with and knowledge of safe laboratory practices.
Experience coordinating or organizing activities and scheduling.
Strong academic background in human biology.

Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment
Proof of completed COVID-19 Vaccination is required upon hiring and employment at TCC.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
Current, valid, unrestricted driver's license.
Access to reliable transportation to travel to local vendors.
Possess a Washington State Food Handler's permit. (required upon hire)

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.

Application Process Application Materials
Complete application packages must include the following:

Tacoma Community College application form.
Resume and cover letter describing how your educational background and experience align with the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
Copies of transcripts for all colleges and universities attended.

Terms of Employment
This is a full-time position scheduled to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet the needs of the department. The salary range is $3,446 to $4,509 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 30 calendar days of employment. The layoff unit for this position is "All Other WFSE classified".

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: Title VII and Title IX, ; the Section 504 Officer in Student Affairs. Tacoma Community College is a smoke-free/drug-free environment. This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and/or modified without notice.

Tacoma Community College
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6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466

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