Laboratory Technician - Child Development Observation
Job in
Walnut, Los Angeles County, California, 91789, USA
Listing for:
Mt. San Antonio College
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 67590 - 86263 USD Yearly
USD
67590.00
86263.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Details
Laboratory Technician - Child Development Observation
Position Number: CM-304-2025
Division: ATSDiv
Department: Child Development
FTE: 100
Term (month/year): 12 Months/Year
Annual Salary Step Range: $67,590.00 - $86,263.80
Initial Screening Date: 02/26/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Description
Position Overview: Under general supervision, provides technical and instructional support services for faculty and students; provides orientation sessions, prepares and sets up child observation laboratory, instructional materials, and supplies; assists faculty and students in the use and operation of observation equipment and materials related to the College’s Child Development discipline.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the assigned managerial personnel. Provides technical and functional direction and training to staff and temporary employees.
Class Characteristics: This is a journey-level in the Child Development Observation Laboratory class series responsible for conducting a variety of technical and instructional support activities to ensure student learning. Incumbents perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of assigned area of responsibility.
This classification is distinguished from other laboratory technician classifications by having subject matter expertise in the College’s Child Development program, equipment, and materials.
Essential Functions (Illustrative)
Provides technical and functional direction and guides students enrolled in Child Development courses with assignments requiring child observation or early childhood classroom observations.Prepares and sets up laboratory environment, organizes, arranges, stocks, supplies, and distributes materials; monitors and maintains equipment and supplies.Maintains laboratory usage schedules; enforces lab code of conduct for all lab observers.Trains, assists, and monitors students, Child Development faculty, and Child Development Center (CDC) staff use of lab equipment.Maintains accurate logs, reports, and records of work performed and materials and equipment used.Creates and modifies various computer files.Downloads, stores, and prints photographs for CDC educational use; monitors operating status of cameras and observation equipment; troubleshoots and reports technical problems.Maintains facilities and computer equipment and peripherals, such as monitors, video, and camera systems and computer terminals; ensures proper storage of laboratory equipment; ensures work areas are maintained in a clean and orderly condition.Diagnoses problems related to laboratory, performs remedial actions to correct problems, and/or recommends and determines solutions.Assists in CDC data collection for observational use (i.e., children’s photo rosters, height, and weight).Assigns focus children based on criteria, including children’s age, children’s schedule, students’ schedules, students’ observation course and assignments, children’s special needs (if applicable), and the CDC classroom schedules.Maintains confidentiality of students’, children’s, and staff information, documentation, and discussion shared in the lab.Promotes an environment of belonging as it relates to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, anti-racism, and accessibility.Provides quality customer service when interacting with the public, vendors, students, and College staff, including individuals from minoritized groups.Supports and abides by federal, state, local policies, and Board Policies and Administrative Procedures.Participates on committees, task forces, and special assignments, including, but not limited to Screening and Selection Committees and mandated trainings as required.Prepares and delivers oral presentations related to assigned areas as required.Performs other related or lower classification duties as assigned.Qualifications
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