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Who We Are

Tacoma Community College (TCC) is a public two-year institution that serves a diverse population of approximately 14,000 students. We embrace our identity as a community college and strongly encourage applications from candidates who recognize and honor the important role that equity, diversity, and inclusion brings to an educational community. Our stated mission is to create meaningful and relevant learning, inspire greater equity, and celebrate success in our lives and in our communities. We are recognized nationally as an Achieving the Dream leader college and 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. We seek to recruit and retain a workforce that:

• Reflects the diversity of our community.
• Values intellectual curiosity and innovative teaching.
• Is attracted by the campus mission promoting equitable access to educational opportunities.
• Cares about student success and collaborates on strategies to facilitate success for underrepresented populations.
• Welcomes difference and models respectful interaction with others.
• Engages effectively with the community both within and outside of TCC.

Regional Setting For information on Tacoma and the surrounding area: https://www.tacomacc.edu/tcc-life/life_in_tacoma

Position Highlights Provide assistance in supporting science teaching laboratories and auxiliary areas in the Science and Engineering Building. This may include work in biology, earth science, chemistry or physics. Assist with laboratory cleanliness and organization, assist with preparation of laboratory supplies for science courses, assist with the auxiliary functions of the science stock rooms. Actual duties are contingent upon education, training, experience, and departmental needs. This position reports to the Science Lab Technician. This recruitment is to establish an applicant pool for future vacancies. Individuals will be contacted as vacancies occur.

Essential Functions

Assist with keeping laboratories, stockrooms, and storage areas clean and organized. Assist with keeping supplies, materials and equipment clean, organized and ready for use. Prepare and put away reagents, equipment, supplies or specimens for laboratory sessions. Conduct and update inventories of equipment, supplies and reagents. Learn microbiology techniques, procedures and equipment use and assist with preparation of microbiological media and maintenance of bacterial cultures. Learn treatment and disposal of chemical or biological hazardous wastes. Assist with maintaining the greenhouse (includes watering, pruning, fertilizing, and pest control). Assist with aquarium maintenance and educational displays. Work with and around fresh and preserved animal specimens, and assist with care of live specimens. Provide clerical support for the laboratories, including the creation of Excel spreadsheets, labels, and other pertinent documents for the laboratories. Provide occasional support in the reception area of the Science and Engineering Building working with the public over the phone and in person. Provide other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of college level coursework in biology or chemistry, or equivalent training or experience. Ability to work with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications Associates degree in a field closely related to the position, or equivalent training/experience. Experience working with equipment, reagents or bacterial cultures in a laboratory setting. Knowledge of safe laboratory practices.

Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a criminal history background check prior to employment. The ability to stand for long periods of time, be able to stoop and bend, and be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. The ability to climb and stand on step stools and small ladders for short periods of time. Regular and predictable attendance. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent customer service skills; including building and maintaining internal/external customer satisfaction and the ability to problem solve. An appreciation of diversity and the benefits of a commitment to cultural awareness and sensitivity in the workplace. Ethics and integrity and sound professional judgment. Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, faculty and staff. Responsibility of reporting to work when scheduled and notifying manager prior to absence. Fluency in English, including the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to work safely and independently.

Application Process

Application Materials Complete application packages must include the following: Tacoma Community College online application. Resume and cover letter. Copies of transcripts from colleges or universities attended. This is part-time hourly position is bound by the WAC 357-04-045 provisions above and is scheduled to work approximately 15-16 hours per week. Flexibility in scheduling is required to meet department needs and falls within regular business hours, Monday-Friday during the academic year, and Monday-Thursday during the summer. The hourly pay rate is $17.13. Tacoma Community College Human Resources 6501 S 19th St Bldg. 14, Tacoma WA 98466 www.tacomacc.edu/about/employment