Instructional Lab Technician ​/ Biology

Instructional Lab Technician / Biology

Closing Date: 08/30/2026

Location: San Diego Mesa College

Pay Information:

Range 24 ($5,350.77 - $7,026.74) per month based on the current AFT Classified Professionals
- Salary Schedule.

• New employees will begin on Step E ($5,350.77).
• Salary negotiation is not allowed.
• Promoted or transferred employees will be placed as specified in the CBA.
• This position is FLSA Non-exempt (may accrue overtime).
• Excellent benefits are provided to all Contract employees with assignments greater than, or equal to, 50% (0.50 FTE) and all eligible dependents.
• A temporary probationary period will apply to the employee entering this assignment.

SDCCD Employee Relations webpage provides a link to employee collective bargaining agreements/handbooks which provide more information about terms and conditions of employment, compensation and benefits.

Position Equivalent FTE: 1.0 FTE

No. Months: 12 Months

Position Number: 010316

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)

Position Type: Classified

Bargaining Unit: AFT
- Classified Professionals

Range: 24

Department: School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

From San Diego Mesa College President Dr. Ashanti Hands

Thank you for your interest in San Diego Mesa College.

At Mesa College, we believe higher education transforms lives, advances equity, strengthens communities, expands economic mobility, and creates opportunity for generations to come. We seek outstanding educators who are passionate about expanding access, advancing academic excellence and equity, and preparing students for meaningful careers, transfer, and lifelong success alongside colleagues who care deeply about students and one another.

As the largest college in the San Diego Community College District, Mesa College enjoys a strong financial foundation, state of the art facilities, and exceptional faculty, classified professionals, and administrators. Guided by our vision of becoming the Leading College of Equity and Excellence, Mesa College has advanced opportunity since 1964 through innovation, nationally recognized transfer and workforce pathways, two bachelor's degree programs, and a steadfast commitment to student access, completion, and post college success.

Our greatest strength is our people. Every day, our faculty, classified professionals, and administrators work together to ensure students experience belonging, excellence, and transformational opportunity. We foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity, continuous improvement, and leadership where every member of our college community is empowered to contribute.

If you are looking for more than your next position, but for a place where your calling can find its fullest expression, where you can lead authentically and courageously, and where your work expands opportunity and helps students achieve their educational and career goals, I invite you to consider joining Mesa College.

Applications are currently being accepted for a position, Instructional Lab Technician / Biology, in the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, located at San Diego Mesa College. This position will support general biology laboratory instruction with an emphasis on anatomy and some physiology courses. The position also is responsible for maintaining our prosectorium. Hours are Monday-Friday; 40 hours per week. Selected candidate must be willing to adjust work days/hours based on the department's needs.

We look forward to learning how your experiences, talents, and aspirations can contribute to our students, our college, and the communities we are privileged to serve.

Please note that an employee may be transferred to any site at the option of the Chancellor.

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• Significant upper division coursework or a bachelor's degree in general biology OR anatomy OR physiology or a closely related field; OR additional two years of relevant work experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in laboratory techniques and using and maintaining equipment commonly required for community college laboratories in general biology OR anatomy OR physiology.
• Demonstrated competence in the application of laboratory safety guidelines involving the preparation and handling of materials and chemicals used in anatomy OR physiology labs, including proper handling, storage and disposal of chemical, biological, and hazardous wastes.
• Demonstrated competence working with and maintaining cadavers and embalming materials.
• The skill to order, receive, organize and inventory supplies, as well as the ability to plan and organize to meet work schedules and deadlines for multiple course sections.
• The ability to train, direct and provide support for laboratory professionals and student staff.
• The utilization of standard office and web-based technology applications as needed or required.
• The ability to work…