Laboratory Tech I - MaST Center

DESCRIPTION
The Marine Science & Technology (MaST) Center Laboratory Technician reports to the Chair of the Pure and Applied Science Division and is supervised by the Manager of the day to day operation of the MaST Center. The Laboratory Technician’s responsibilities will focus on the running of the MaST aquariums, including life support, maintenance of the plumbing systems, animal husbandry and providing coverage when the manager is away from the center.

DUTIES:

Maintain a safe visitor environment at the MaST Center;
Feed and care for aquarium specimens, medicate animals according to established procedures and specific instructions, and maintain related records;
Perform maintenance of exhibits and systems including cleaning display tanks, repairing exhibits, and set up or dismantling of exhibits;
Assist in animal acquisition, field trip collecting, laboratory activities, record maintenance data;
Act as exhibit interpreter in informal settings;
Supervise volunteers/docents of various ages and abilities;
Set up and maintain laboratory;
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to work with minimal supervision, possess organizational skills, be self-motivated, and able to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and team-building skills;
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to work outdoors, on wet and slippery surfaces, and at heights;
Must have or be able to obtain a Washington State Driver License.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

SCUBA certification, provide own gear; employment will not be offered until a check-out dive is successfully completed.
Two years of college-level courses in biology, oceanography or a related field;
The equivalent of six months’ full time work experience in aquatic animal care and aquarium systems maintenance;
A clear understanding of fish and invertebrate biology and technical knowledge of marine biology, water quality analysis, aquatic life support systems and marine animal health;
An understanding of the need for the conservation of our marine environment;
Marine animal collecting experience;
Experience working in informal education.

Application Procedure

To apply you must:

Complete the Highline Community College application form.
Make a copy and keep for your records.
Submit application form to Human Resources; attaching a résumé is optional.

Completed materials may be e-mailed to jobs@highline.edu or faxed to (206) 870-3773, or returned by mail or in person to the address below. If you decide to e-mail or fax your materials to us, please also submit original documents by mail.

By mail:

Highline Community College
Human Resources, MS 99-200
P.O. Box 98000
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800

In person:

Highline Community College
Human Resources, Building 99
2400 South 240^thDes Moines, WA 98198

All materials submitted become the property of Highline Community College and cannot be returned. Personal copies need to be made prior to submitting application materials to the Human Resources Department. Copying services are not provided by the Human Resources Office. Any corrections, modifications, or changes relating to this position announcement will be posted in the Human Resources Office, Building 99, Highline Community College.

THE COLLEGE:

The College, established in 1961, is nationally and internationally recognized as a premier community college. This reputation has been earned through the development of an institutional culture that values innovation, globalization of curriculum, and community participation. Highline is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington.

The main campus is perched on a hill overlooking beautiful Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, and is located on an 80-acre wooded site in the Pacific Northwest, 20 minutes south of downtown Seattle. With more than 10,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Highline is one of the state's largest institutions of higher education and the oldest community college in King County. Faculty and staff number more than 1,200, including approximately 140 full-time faculty and 350 part-time instructors. For more information about Highline Community College, its mission, programs, degrees, pre-college, basic education and other training programs, please visit our web-site at www.highline.edu.

HIGHLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND EDUCATOR AND OPERATES UNDER AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN. THE COLLEGE STRONGLY ENCOURAGES QUALIFIED MEN AND WOMEN OF ALL RACES, RELIGIONS, AND ANCESTRY; DISABLED AND VIETNAM ERA VETERANS; AND PERSONS OF DISABILITY TO APPLY. APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE WITH THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS WILL BE ACCOMMODATED TO THE EXTENT REASONABLY POSSIBLE. TO REQUEST ACCOMMODATIONS CALL (206) 878-3710 EXTENSION 3220 OR TTD FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING AT (206) 870-4853.

If hired, you will be required to provide proof that you are either 1) a U.S. citizen, or 2) an immigrant whose status permits you to lawfully work in this country.

Department of Human Resources | Highline Community College
2400 S. 240th Street | P.O. Box 98000, M.S. 99-200
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
Phone: (206) 878-3710, ext. 3812 | Jobline: (206) 870-3751
Fax: (206) 870-3773 | TTY: (206) 870-4853