Laboratory Technician

BASIC FUNCTION AND QUALIFICATIONSCurrent Vacancy is 20hrs a week at Malibu High SchoolBASIC FUNCTION:Under general supervision, prepares chemicals and solutions and sets-up laboratory equipment and apparatus in preparation for student experiments; maintains laboratory supplies and equipment; provides technical guidance to students during experiments; and performs other related work as necessary.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: A high school diploma or recognized equivalent. EXPERIENCE: Six (6) months of experience assisting in a laboratory setting, including preparing solutions and maintaining inventory. EQUIVALENCY PROVISION: College level laboratory coursework in biology, chemistry, or a related field may substitute for experience working in a laboratory setting.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS NOTE: The statements listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:Reviews experiments and work assignments with instructional staffIdentifies laboratory materials to be used and follows safety codes and proceduresMaintains orderly preparation room and laboratory stationsPrepares various chemicals and acid solutionsSets up apparatus for student experimentsProvides general technical guidance to students by answering questions regarding lab procedures and equipment useMaintains experiment apparatus availability and supply inventory recordsCompletes inventory cards and partial apparatus records and routes related documentsPerforms otherrelated duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE:Principles and terminology of physical and life sciencesPrinciples, practices, and techniques of using laboratory equipmentPrinciples and practices of laboratory safety regulationsPrinciples and practices of chemical safety regulations Principles and practices of inventory managementPrinciples and practices of recordkeeping and maintaining documentationCORE COMPETENCIES:Adaptability - Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requiresAttention to Detail - Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work productsCustomer Focus - Attending to the needs and expectation of customersInforming - Proactively obtaining and sharing informationProfessional & Technical Expertise - Applying technical subject matter to the jobSafety Focus - Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazardsSelf-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependabilityTeamwork - Collaborating with others to achieve shared goalsSUPERVISION AND WORKING CONDITIONSWORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: This position performs work that involves sitting, standing and moving between student work stations. The employee works in a laboratory environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and direct exposure to laboratory chemicals, acids, grease, and oils. The position occasionally works outdoors and is occasionally exposed to processed heat in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The employee is provided with safety glasses and an apron for protection. The employee interfaces with the Department Chair, instructors and students in receiving work assignments and setting up and assisting with experiments. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Finger and manual dexterity is needed to manipulate laboratory supplies and equipment. The position frequently carries, pushes, or pulls materials weighing 20 pounds or less and occasionally lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds. The position occasionally climbs stairs and ladders. The position stoops and kneels when setting up experiments and organizing the laboratory preparation room.SELECTION PROCEDURESTHE APPLICATION PROCESS:To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment. THE EXAMINATION PROCESS:For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. EXAMINATION PROTESTS:Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service. ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application. ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list. ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT:Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

Created: 2025-11-15