Laboratory Technician Senior (Physical Sciences)

Hourly Rate

$19.26 - $25.04/per hour

Grade

110

Work Schedule

• Monday
• Friday, 8am - 5pm; Summer Hours: Monday
• Thursday, 7am-6pm

May require occasional evening or weekend work in support of events

Work Calendar

12 Months

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Benefits

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program, Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

Job Summary

Paradise Valley Community College is seeking a Laboratory Technician Senior (Physical Sciences) who supports the operations of Physics, Astronomy, Geology, and Engineering laboratories. The Laboratory Technician Senior is responsible for the organization and preparation of complex laboratory equipment and materials for laboratory experiments, primarily in the instructional areas of physical sciences.

Additionally, success in this role required assisting with providing student instruction and offering direct assistance to students doing their internships, research, and work study. The Laboratory Technician Senior may collaborate with other science departments and as needed.

Essential Functions

40% Analyzes and prepares individual laboratory programs and determines lab set-ups; prepares materials and equipment required for lecture and laboratory classes; organizes and delivers equipment and materials used for lecture and lab activities.

30% Assembles, maintains, and troubleshoots complex lab equipment used for physical science labs and lecture; demonstrates the use of apparatus; learns, tests, installs, and updates software/hardware needed for equipment related to the lab such as Vernier Science Instruments, spectroscopy, telescopes; develops training aids and instructional materials for the equipment; contacts vendors for specific equipment information.

15% Provides work supervision, direction, and/or monitors student workers/interns/ambassadors in the usage and cleaning of laboratory equipment and spaces; provides assistance and consultation for instructors regarding performance of laboratories; adheres to and ensures compliance with applicable policies and safety procedures.

15% Establishes and schedules equipment maintenance and inventory records; purchasing of laboratory materials and consumables; ensures proper chemical and hazardous storage and disposal; other duties commensurate with the grade level of this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities in area of assignment.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

Desired Qualifications

1. Associate’s Degree or higher in a Physical Science field (Physics, Astronomy, Engineering, Geology), or a related field.

2. Evidence of two (2) years or more of direct support experience preparing and maintaining instructional laboratory space, equipment, and resources.

3. Demonstrated experience with lab safety protocols, including safe handling, storage, and correct disposal of hazardous chemicals and materials.

4. Demonstrated experience with general science lab procedures and operations, including maintaining, troubleshooting, and cleaning of laboratory equipment.

5. Demonstrated experience using computer applications for tracking, purchasing, and maintaining inventory for lab supplies.

6. Demonstrated experience leading and monitoring the work of others; knowledge of coaching and mentoring.

7. Documented experience creating/writing laboratory preparations and protocols.

Special Working Conditions

• May require possession of a valid State of Arizona Class D Driver's License or other state license; employee must meet district minimum standards regarding driving:

https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers/application-information#mvd

• Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate’s own expense
• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visas
• Will be required to travel or be assigned to all MCCCD locations
• May require travel or work at the Black Mountain campus
• May require occasional evening or weekend work in support of events
• May occasionally be exposed to chemical fumes and organisms which may present a health hazard if not handled properly
• May require prolonged periods of standing, sitting and viewing a computer screen
• May be required to lift or carry up to #40 lbs.

How to Apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. The HCM Internal Applicants Quick Reference Guide will provide the steps on how to access the Internal Applicant careers page.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

In the cover letter, please specifically and fully address all relevant experience with respect to each of the desired qualifications.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. All experience must include the month and year. Documents with the year only will be categorized as incomplete.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Additional Requirements

Note: A second interview will be conducted in the hiring process.

Posting Close Date

Open until filled

First Review on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 (Applications received by 11:59pm on January 12, 2026)

Applications received after the review date may not be screened

EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.