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*Lab Technician at Merced Community College Share on X Print Application Deadline 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 8/6/2026 Contact Britney Ramirez (209) 381-6550 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 5,293.00 - 6,696.00 Monthly Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Full Time Job Description / Essential Elements: Print *Lab Technician Salary: $5,293.00 - $6,696.00 Monthly Job Type: Classified Full Time Job Number: 20260730 Closing: 8/16/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Merced College, CA Department: The Merced College, Merced Campus' Chemistry program provides students with rigorous, hands-on laboratory experiences that support transfer preparation and health science program readiness across courses ranging from Introductory Chemistry to Organic Chemistry. The Lab Technician plays a vital role in supporting laboratory instruction and managing preparatory work in collaboration with the faculty. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented, safety-conscious individual who excels at multitasking in a dynamic laboratory setting and collaborating with a diverse campus community

The Lab Technician is responsible for preparing laboratory setups, assembling demonstration materials, and maintaining chemical supplies, tools, and equipment. Additionally, the role involves clerical recordkeeping, maintaining orderly facilities, and overseeing student assistants. By bridging lecture content with applied learning, the Lab Technician directly contributes to student achievement and instructional effectiveness in the chemistry discipline.

As you consider this opportunity, know that Merced College is more than a community college - we are a catalyst for transformation, redefining higher education and setting new standards for excellence. Serving nearly 20,000 students each year, we are proud to be a leading center of learning and opportunity in California's Central Valley. Founded in 1962, Merced College blends a strong tradition of academic excellence with forward-thinking innovation to create an inclusive and engaging environment for students and employees alike.

Committed to the well-being, growth, and professional success of our team, we foster collaboration and a supportive culture where every employee is empowered to make a difference. Located in the heart of California's Central Valley, the City of Merced offers a welcoming community of more than 90,000 residents, with easy access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, and Yosemite National Park. If you are passionate about innovation, equity, and student success, we invite you to join the Merced College team.

Merced College Mission At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known by their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development. Merced College Vision Enriching our community through educational experiences and support services: - Degree/Certificate Programs - Transfer - Career Technical Education - Workforce Training - Lifelong Learning - Basic Skills - Community Engagement Merced College promotes student success through equitable access, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness, all with a focus on student achievement.

Salary Schedule Range 24 40 hours/week 12 months/year General Description: Under direction, to perform a variety of instructional and clerical duties designed to free the instructor from routine, ancillary and preparatory work associated with an educational program or discipline. The focus of the duties is not only on assistance to the instructor but to the student as well. Examples of Duties Representative Duties: - Orders, receives, issues and maintains supplies, tools and equipment - Duplicates written materials - Prepares classroom or laboratory setups - Assembles demonstration materials - Assists students on projects - Performs clerical and recordkeeping functions - Repairs tools and/or equipment - Keeps instructional areas clean and orderly - Trains and oversees student assistants - Other related duties as assigned The emphasis on, and the scope of, the aforementioned duties will depend on the nature of the program or discipline to which the technician is assigned as well as on the nature of the facility in which the technician works.

Knowledge of: - Role of the instructor in the educational process - Fundamentals, terminology, techniques, materials and equipment used in the instructional area to which assigned Ability to: - Use, demonstrate and maintain the specialized materials, instruments, tools and equipment of the subject matter specialty - Speak, read and write standard English - Understand and to make advanced mathematic computations - Work with a minimum of supervision and with a high level of knowledge in the field to which assigned - Cooperate with others - Promote and incorporate culturally affirming DEIA and anti-racist principles to nurture and create a respectful, inclusive, and equitable learning and work environment. In conducting their duties, staff members shall respect and acknowledge the diversity of students and colleagues Typical Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required: - Bachelor's degree OR - Associate's degree AND three (3) years of applicable experience OR - The equivalent education and experience - Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a classroom environment, incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends. Physical Ability to: - Work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations - Hear and understand speech at normal levels - Communicate so others will be able to clearly understand normal conversation - Read printed matter and computer screens - Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time - Bend and twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull - Lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight - Operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard - Reach in all directions Vision See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Supplemental Information How to Apply: - Submit a complete application by the closing date/time on the Merced College career pages at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mccd/transferjobs Required Documentation: - Letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position (cover letter) - Resume - List of three professional references (no reference letters permitted) - Legible unofficial college transcripts; transcripts must include the degree major and date the institution granted the degree; official copies are not required unless applicant is hired - If applicable, foreign transcripts must include a U.S. evaluation and translation completed by an https://campusmccd-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/michelle_symes_mccd_edu/ES6MrhbAJChCjW82zlQwNskBEdl7CXHa-muI0IpaC7b8Zg?e=GQbt1r Only the required documentation as listed above will be accepted for this recruitment. Any additional documentation will be removed from your application profile

Interview Information: Applicants deemed highly qualified for the position will be invited to participate in onsite oral interviews conducted by a screening committee. A limited number of candidates will be selected to move forward to the interview stage. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for Employee Benefits: Employee Benefits: Health benefits for the employee and all their eligible dependents cost employee's only $12 per month and provide access to PPO medical coverage, PPO dental coverage, VSP Vision coverage, and more.

Please visit our https://www.mccd.edu/offices/hr/benefits/index.html for more details about our incredible employee benefits. In addition, sick leave and retirement benefits are also provided. Condition of Employment: The selected candidate must be fingerprinted and tested for tuberculosis at his/her own expense prior to the start of employment

In compliance with the Immigration Reform Act of 1986, all new employees are required to verify their identity and the right to work in the United States. All offers of employment are subject to approval by the Board of Trustees. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Individuals with disabilities may request any needed accommodation to participate in the application process. Please submit your request with your application to the Human Resources Office. Merced Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/9745262 je-bc885223f7aa4c428882449116d1edc6 Requirements / Qualifications For more information on Requirements/Qualifications, please contact the employer

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