Classified, Instruction Classroom & Support Tech ; Biology​/Chemistry

Classified, Instruction Classroom & Support Tech 3 (Biology/Chemistry)

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Whatcom Community College (WCC) is a public associate and applied baccalaureate degree granting institution with an accomplished faculty and staff who serve 7,604 students annually on its beautiful 72-acre campus in Bellingham, Washington.

Whatcom offers transfer degrees, applied baccalaureate degrees, professional and technical training programs, basic education, job skills, and community and continuing education classes. Programs and courses are offered through in-person, hybrid, and online modalities to promote access for a diverse student population.

The College is committed to equal opportunity and believes diversity of experiences and cultures enrich our campus community. The College is accredited by The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. For more information about WCC, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..edu

Whatcom's campus is located in Bellingham (population 95,960). Bellingham showcases a strong commitment to education and is regularly rated on “best of the Northwest” lists. Bellingham is midway between Seattle, WA and Vancouver, B.C. Canada.

The city is surrounded by the rural landscape of Whatcom County (population 226,850), which is home to a thriving network of farms and scenic wilderness. As you explore our community, you'll discover historic neighborhoods, waterfront cities, farmlands and mountain towns all within a few dozen miles of each other. Bellingham and Whatcom County are known for their outdoor activities. Whether your idea of fun is visiting galleries, watching live theater, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, or unwinding with a good book, you'll love Bellingham and Whatcom County.

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Whatcom Community College welcomes applications for the Instruction and Classroom Support Tech 3 (Biology/Chemistry) (Class Code 255O) position. This position coordinates instructional support activities in a basic or applied science teaching program and support services for a variety of courses; provides professional/technical support requiring knowledge of a scientific discipline.

• Prepares labs and instructional material for use by instructors and students, primarily in a laboratory setting.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies used in the disciplines supported, including both general use supplies and lab-specific material.
• Performs the duties of Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2, which includes basic lab support and lab maintenance.
• Coordinates the preparation of scientific materials and supplies for laboratory programs and field-oriented courses.
• Uses safety procedures in handling hazardous materials such as acids or bases, solvents; biohazardous materials such as bacterial waste, blood and/or urine waste.
• Assists with the collection and disposal of hazardous materials generated from laboratory and field courses.
• Inspects, tests, adjusts, and repairs scientific and laboratory support equipment.
• Creates lab schedules and coordinate scheduling of student employees.
• Directs student employees and facilitates work to prepare lab material, set up and take down labs, and clean and maintain classrooms and laboratory spaces.
• Develops, maintains and updates notes for labs and classroom demonstrations.
• May help teach laboratory portion of select classes.
• Manages time well and prioritizes tasks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Performs related duties as required.

• A bachelor's degree with a major in Biology or Chemistry.
• Two years of full-time experience as an Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 or equivalent.

OR

• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to multi‑task between projects and assisting others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Actively contribute to a work environment that embraces diversity and uses diverse perspectives to enhance the attainment of organizational goals.
• Experience in a community…