Laboratory Technician Senior

Laboratory Technician Senior

Location:

Mesa Community College

Hourly Salary: $19.26 - $25.04 DOE

Join our nursing laboratory and simulation team to support student learning through high-quality skills and simulation experiences. This position collaborates with faculty and the simulation team to coordinate, set up, and maintain laboratory and simulation environments. Responsibilities include preparing and managing equipment, supplies, and simulated materials; supporting scheduling and operational workflows; and ensuring functionality of simulation technology, including mannequins and related systems.

Under the direction of the Assistant Chair and/or Simulation Coordinator, this role provides essential technical and logistical support for all lab and simulation activities and may be required to participate in simulation scenarios. Position may be required to intermittently provide lab/simulation support at the RM campus. This position does not evaluate student performance or learning outcomes.

• 40% Monitors, maintains, and services laboratory and simulation equipment, technology, facility spaces, supplies, and computers used in instructional settings; ensures safety procedures are followed; coordinates equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and vendor services.
• 20% Supports faculty and students during laboratory and simulation activities by preparing, setting up, and breaking down equipment, supplies, and instructional materials; provides real‑time technical assistance; responds to routine information requests.
• 15% Maintains inventory of laboratory and simulation supplies, equipment, and storage areas; assists with procurement processes.
• 15% Serves as simulation operator in collaboration with faculty; prepares simulation environments, equipment, and scenarios; troubleshoots and ensures functionality during live scenarios.
• 10% Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and two years of experience providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining, and delivering equipment, supplies or related instructional materials for laboratory activities.
• Equivalent combination of degree and directly related full‑time work experience sufficient to perform essential duties.

• Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency, including ability to navigate multiple systems simultaneously.
• Experience managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining computers, simulation equipment, or related technology.
• Experience supporting or participating in healthcare simulation environments.
• Simulation certification such as Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist (CHSOS) or ability to obtain.
• Experience with healthcare simulation equipment, computerized mannequins, or clinical skills laboratories.
• One year of relevant full‑time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

• Standard work schedule varies during the year:
  Aug to mid‑May, Monday‑Friday 8‑hour days; mid‑May to end of July, Monday‑Thursday 10‑hour days.
• Required to sit for prolonged periods; view computer monitor.
• May be required to intermittently support the RM campus with lab/simulation needs.
• May be required to travel or be assigned to the RM location.
• May be required to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Travel to campus during interview/selection process at candidate’s own expense.
• MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas.

• 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 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