Valley, Garden Grove, Tustin, and Yorba Linda. The district includes Santiago Canyon College and Santa Ana College, as well as the Centennial and Orange Continuing Education Centers, the Digital Media Center, the Joint Powers Fire Training Center, the Orange County Sheriff's Regional Training Academy, the College and Workforce Preparation Center, and the District Operations Center. RSCCD's three (3) auxiliary Foundations are actively involved in supporting both community and campus programs.

RSCCD's student population is a direct reflection of the diverse communities in the surrounding neighborhoods. As a whole, the district has the honor of serving approximately 55,537 students: 51% Hispanic/Latinx, 20% White, 9% Asian \& Filipino, and 2% are African American. RSCCD is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and serves predominately historically underrepresented students. There is a commitment to foster student centered values among our employees to provide equitable student learning, academic excellence, and workforce development. By delivering high-quality educational programs and student support services, the district ensures that students have the appropriate resources to achieve their goals.

At RSCCD, our mission is to integrate diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice into all aspects of student academics and employee relations. Thus, creating transformational experiences that prepares students and employees to engage in the world with a renewed sense-of-self. Through this commitment, Rancho Santiago Community College District strives to cultivate a learning environment that prioritizes respect, to ensure that RSCCD stakeholders feel valued and supported throughout their academic and professional careers.

About the Position

The ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving diverse community college populations, including faculty, management, and students from varied ethnic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds. This includes those with differing abilities, AB 540 students, DACA recipients, Foreign Residents, VACA participants, and Continuing Education students. They will support RSCCD's mission to promote self-awareness, knowledge, and communication skills, enabling all members of the college community to participate creatively and confidently in an ever-changing world.

Candidates will contribute to an inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the diverse needs of faculty, management, staff, and students. They will effectively provide services and support to individuals with differing academic preparation levels and unique learning or workplace needs, ensuring equitable access and opportunities for success. Candidates should demonstrate cultural competency, sensitivity, equity-mindedness, and a commitment to anti-racism in all interactions and contributions. Through their role, they will empower students to achieve their educational and career goals while promoting a positive and inclusive environment where faculty and management can thrive, fostering creativity, confidence, and lifelong learning throughout the college community.

Class Summary

Under direction from academic and administrative staff, performs skilled technical duties in the operation and maintenance of science laboratories; performs related duties as required

Representative Duties

The Biology Department at Santa Ana College is seeking a new laboratory technician on our technical support team, with concentration on physiology and microbiology. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in biological science, life science, or pharmacological science, plus adequate experience in standard techniques used in biological laboratories. Preferred candidates should be familiar with principles and practices of good health and safety management, hazardous materials storage and handling, and hazardous/ biohazardous waste management and disposal. This position requires excellent aseptic techniques, ability to work with preserved animal specimens, adaptability, and problem-solving skills. We are looking for a detail-oriented laboratory professional who works collaboratively, to join our team.

Organizational Relationships

This Science Laboratory Coordinator receives direction from academic and administrative staff and exercises functional and technical supervision over student and part-time assistants. The Science Laboratory Coordinator serves as liaison between the department and vendors of materials for science laboratories.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: Subject matter and techniques related to assigned laboratories; principles, practices and methods of laboratory operations; principles and practices of hazardous materials management, health and safety, and hazardous waste disposal; operational computer skills; functional characteristics of modern la

Science Lab Coordinator (Biology)

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