Chemistry Lab Technician

Lower Columbia College’s Natural Sciences department is seeking an organized and solutions-minded Chemistry Lab Technician to join our team!

The ideal candidate for this position is a detail-oriented, safety-conscious Chemistry Lab Specialist with a strong background in chemical safety, laboratory maintenance, and instructional support. Additionally, they have formal training in chemistry or a related field and possess hands‑on expertise in managing chemical inventories, maintaining lab instrumentation, and safely handling hazardous materials in compliance with OSHA and EPA standards.

A strong desire to work in a lab setting, good communication skills, a passion for learning, being a self‑starter, and the ability to work well in a team or independently are all important skills and characteristics for this position.

This position supports a diverse range of students and faculty by providing instructional support for LCC’s Chemistry program.

This position provides instructional support for chemistry courses by preparing and modifying teaching aids, materials and equipment associated with classroom and laboratory instruction, in collaboration with the faculty. The role includes maintenance of the chemistry storage area/stockroom and ensuring compliance with current protocols and safety standards. The position also includes assisting faculty in presenting laboratory course materials and assisting students in the classroom and/or lab environment.

The Chemistry Lab Technician position is 10 months a year at 40 hours per week. The typical schedule is 8:0 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This position reports to the Supervisor. This position is identified as a Instruction & Classroom Support Technician 2 Classification under Washington State Classification Specifications.

Please note:

The anticipated interview date for this position will be virtually on 11/19, with Finalist interviews occurring in person on or around 12/03. The preferred start date for this position is 12/16.

LCC has a strong commitment to making diversity, equity, and inclusion a core component of initiatives, program operations and professional development. We believe diversity enriches the educational experience for all students, faculty, and staff.

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• Maintain chemistry laboratory and storage areas, including chemicals, tools, and equipment, per protocols and safety standards.
• Oversee proper inventory, storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals.
• Receive and process materials and supplies used in chemistry courses.
• In collaboration with faculty, write, edit or modify laboratory handouts or manuals.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory and demonstration instruments and equipment; instruct students and faculty in use of equipment.
• Monitor laboratories and storage to ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Assist in the development of safe laboratory procedures, including chemical storage and disposal, in collaboration with the Safety and Security department and per federal, state, county and city regulations.
• Write and update required SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) and develop Job Safety Analysis (as necessary).

• Prepare equipment, materials, and solutions for chemistry coursework projects or demonstrations as requested by instructors, using safety procedures appropriate for the agent, which may include hazardous materials such as acids, bases, pesticides, solvents, or other; advise faculty of potential problems; modify experiments.
• Set up, disassemble, clean, replace if needed, and store equipment used…