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FT Instructional Laboratory Technician III - Physics

Norwalk, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$5,954.88/mo - $5,954.88/mo

1+ years exp

Cerritos College is a comprehensive community college committed to student success and equity in education. The Instructional Laboratory Technician III for Physics will perform technical duties to assist in the operation and maintenance of instructional laboratories, supporting learning through setup and demonstration of experiments and simulations.

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Responsibilities

Coordinates with faculty to establish optimal laboratory schedules and supply needs, thus enabling timely preparation. Prioritizes lab preparation orders

Sets up, tests, demonstrates, and maintains demonstrations and experiments used in classrooms and laboratories. Works with faculty to design, construct, modify or rebuild equipment, modules, and experiments to assist in the delivery of desired instructional outcomes. Provides technical assistance to students and faculty, troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with equipment

Sets up, tests, and maintains computer-based experiments and demonstrations by using data acquisition software and hardware. Develops, tests, and documents procedures for new experiments

Provides direct assistance in the use of equipment and materials needed for instruction as well as orienting students to the laboratory. Sets up established laboratory experiences for students as required by course outline or faculty direction

Oversees and provides for the general cleanliness and security of laboratories, work, and storage areas. Handles and disposes of harmful or hazardous materials according to specific instructions relating to their disposal. Provides a safe environment for the conduct of the laboratory. Reports maintenance problems as they occur

Assists instructors in the classroom/laboratory concurrently with lecture or discussion. May actually perform dangerous and/or complex procedures for students

Assists and may set up and provide technical and other assistance to students with special projects, field research trips, and classroom/laboratory presentations

Assists with curriculum planning. Conducts research of emerging laboratory techniques and methods. Develops graphics and other instructional materials used for classroom presentations

Assists faculty with instructional technology such as web pages, multi-media equipment, and computer-aided resources

Acquires, maintains, and inventories equipment, materials, and supplies such as but not limited to, laboratory supplies, simulation and experiment devices, and written materials required for student instructional needs

Performs repairs on equipment and learning assistance devices. Checks out and maintains control over equipment, supplies, materials used by students

Maintains records of laboratory activity, including typing forms or inputting data or otherwise retaining information regarding the acquisition, maintenance and distribution of equipment, materials, supplies, and written materials. This includes document to support the handling of hazardous or dangerous materials, substances, and chemicals

Assists with design, layout, and editing of instructional manuals. Prepares or assists with preparation of departmental reports. Prepares routine correspondence

Researches expense trends, material costs, and otherwise provides input for budget proposals. Monitors approved budget expenditures and coordinates purchasing to meet needs of the department

Receives instructions for study and simulation modules from faculty members, and then, may assist small groups of students who are participating in the exercises

Assists faculty with learning simulations, tests, and quizzes to students as provided by instructors in class or lab environment

May maintain and update web pages for the department

Oversees the work of student helpers. Coordinates their activities in support of the instructional goals. Maintains records for pay purposes

Maintains currency of knowledge and skills related to the duties and responsibilities

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

PhysicsLaboratory Equipment MaintenanceData Acquisition SoftwareMATLABBudget ManagementTechnical AssistanceInstructional MethodsHuman Relations SkillsResearch SkillsSafety Procedures

Required

Bachelor's degree in Physics or an engineering discipline and one year of experience in a laboratory, research, or similar experience

Alternatively, 15 units of upper-division physics coursework and two years of experience in a laboratory or experimental environment

Preferred

Master's Degree in Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, or a closely related field

3 years of experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment utilized in Physics, Astronomy, and Engineering laboratories, including student telescopes

In-depth knowledge of databases and instructional software that includes MATLAB and Capstone

3 years of experience in setting a budget, purchasing logistics, and financial reconciliation, including asset disposal