Instructional Assistant II - Biology
MiraCosta College
To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to: https://jobs.miracosta.edu
Discipline or Department: Biological Sciences
Position Type: Staff/Classified
Hourly Rate or Monthly Salary: Starting $4,359.58 per month
Working Hours: One regular, full-time, classified staff position (non-teaching), 40 hours per week, 12 months per year, on the Oceanside Campus and/or San Elijo Campus. The work schedule will consist of morning, afternoon, and/or evening hours, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday mornings and may vary from semester to semester depending on class schedules. This is an "extended day" position, subject to possible fluctuations in daily working hours, and may be exempt from compensation for overtime in excess of 8 hours in one day. Hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a week period shall be compensated on an overtime basis. The person selected for this position will be subject to assignment to any district facility during any hours of operation.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Apply and submit application materials through MiraCosta College's online application system at https://jobs.miracosta.edu. Once you are in the system, we strongly advise you to read the information on "How to Apply" and the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) before starting the application process.
In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following documents directly in the online system, finish applying, and receive a confirmation number by 11:59 PM on the closing date:
1. Application for Classified Employment on which you list all relevant experience.
2. A cover letter addressed to the "Screening and Interview Committee" specifically describing how you meet the desirable qualifications and the representative duties.
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts of college coursework which provide evidence of meeting the minimum qualifications as stated above. Legible photocopies are acceptable. Unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree was awarded, if applicable. Any degree/coursework used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from a postsecondary institution accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional foreign transcript evaluation agency. To view a list of agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, go to http://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/cl635.pdf.
NOTE: Do not submit any additional documents as they will be removed.
NOTE: When you "APPLY FOR THIS POSTING," you will eventually be asked to answer the additional question(s) listed below. Your answers will appear toward the bottom of the application form.
- MiraCosta College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. Describe your own commitment to diversity and how you will meet the minimum qualifications of "sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic background of community college students."
- Do you have experience preparing and setting up experiments in an academic (classroom) laboratory setting? If you answered "yes," please describe your experience. If not applicable, enter "N/A."
- Do you have experience and/or knowledge in aseptic technique? If you answered "yes," describe how you obtained this experience or knowledge. If not applicable, enter "N/A."
- Describe the extent and range of your experience using microscopes.
- Briefly describe your experience in preparing solutions and using them to make dilutions.
- Do you have experience either working with or studying cats or cadaveric specimens? If you answered "yes," describe your experience with preserved mammalian specimens. If not applicable, please type "N/A."
Offer of employment to the person selected for this position is contingent upon the following: successful completion of a pre-placement physical exam at district expense; submission of a current tuberculosis test clearance; proof of eligibility to work in the United States; fingerprint clearance; and Board of Trustees approval.
Individuals with qualified disabilities who need accommodation with any aspect of the application and/or interview process should contact Human Resources at 760.795.6854 at least five days prior to the closing date.
Retired STRS members are not eligible for this position.
Basic Function and Other Details:
Under the direction of an Instructional Associate, assist in the preparation of instructional materials and demonstrations; operate, distribute and demonstrate use of specialized equipment, supplies and materials; maintain the instructional lab in an orderly manner and perform a variety of office work related to the operation of the lab.
Representative Duties:
1. Assist in preparing and setting up demonstrations as well as materials and equipment for lab exercises. Assist in monitoring and breaking down equipment and materials for laboratory classes. Help ensure that instructors' technical and media equipment is present in their classroom and functional. (E)
2. Perform calculations to make solutions and prepare media. (E)
3. Train and work with student workers and volunteers. (E)
4. Operate a variety of office and laboratory equipment including but not limited to: computers, printers, cameras, projection systems, autoclaves, laminar flow/fume hoods, spectrophotometers, wet/dry incubators, pH meters, microscopes, analytical/digital/triple-beam balances, specialized software, specialized hardware and peripherals, power and hand tools, household appliances. Maintain and perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. (E)
5. Maintain lab facilities in a safe, clean and organized condition. Ensure proper operation of safety equipment in labs, clear lines to showers, and clear eye wash stations of debris on a scheduled basis. (E)
6. Assist in receiving, handling, storing, distributing and proper disposal of all biological specimens and hazardous materials according to established protocols (i.e. HAZMAT, Cal/OSHA, state and local laws). Properly respond to reports of spills or accidents from students/faculty when no Instructional Associate is present; assist faculty in event of spills or accidents and provide supplies and aid as needed. (E)
7. Perform general duties related to the maintenance and efficiency of classrooms and labs. Inventory, stock and organize supplies used in the classroom and lab settings. (E)
8. Perform related duties as assigned.
Type of Benefits:
A full benefit package which includes employer-paid medical, dental, and vision plans for employee and dependents; $100,000 employee life insurance; other optional coverages; and membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
Minimum Qualifications:
1. An associate's degree or the equivalent, in biological sciences, chemistry or related field; (To view MiraCosta College's equivalency guidelines for classified positions go to http://www.miracosta.edu/administrative/hr/downloads/Equivalency_Guidelines_for_Classified_Positions_001.pdf.) AND
2. One year of related work experience. (IMPORTANT: For work experience, one "year" is defined as equivalent to 40 hours per week for 12 months, or at least 2,080 hours.)
Desirable Qualifications:
1. At least 10 semester units of college level laboratory and/or field-based coursework in biology and/or chemistry. 2. Experience in preparing and setting up experiments in an academic (classroom) laboratory setting. 3. Experience with aseptic technique. 4. Proficiency in use of microscopes. 5. Experience in preparing solutions and making serial dilutions. 6. Commitment to the community college objective of providing lower-division instruction for students of diverse abilities, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
Licenses and Other Requirements:A valid California driver license.
Closing Date: 3/30/2017
First Screening Date:
Human Resources Contact Information:
jobs@miracosta.edu or 760.795.6854
About MiraCosta College
The MiraCosta Community College District is one of California's 112 public community colleges. The district includes the communities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Olivenhain, Leucadia, Solana Beach, Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar, and parts of Carmel Valley.
MiraCosta offers associate degrees, university-transfer courses, career-and-technical education, certificate programs, basic-skills education, and lifelong-learning opportunities that strengthen the economic, cultural, social, and educational well-being of the communities it serves.
The district consists of three campus sites and a robust online education program. The Oceanside Campus, serving about 12,000 credit students, has been located since 1964 on a panoramic 121-acre hilltop site with views of the ocean and mountains. The San Elijo Campus is located in Cardiff, 17 miles south of Oceanside, on 48 acres below the bluffs overlooking the San Elijo Lagoon Reserve. The San Elijo Campus opened in September 1988, and now attracts about 3,000 credit students. The Community Learning Center in downtown Oceanside hosts about 4,000 students in the college's noncredit classes including English as a Second Language, the Adult High School Diploma Program, and other tuition-free, noncredit classes as well as some college credit classes.
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