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Posting Number S02706

Position Title Laboratory Specialist

Internal Position Title Laboratory Specialist

Department Electrical Tech

Position Type Staff

Job Family Specialist

Job Summary

The Laboratory Specialist will operate under the supervision of the Career Program Manager or their designee, following direction from the Department Faculty. The individual will support the operations of both the Engineering Baxter Innovation Lab ( EGR ) and the Electrical Engineering Technology ( EET ) departments. Responsibilities include setting up, maintaining, and repairing equipment related to the Baxter Lab and electromechanical fields, working with students and/or interns, aiding with academic lab preparation, and carrying out additional assigned tasks.

This role demands moderate physical exertion. Employees must be capable of performing various physical tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and climbing a six-foot ladder. Frequent use of hands and arms is also necessary. Reading technical manuals in English and effectively communicating with equipment technicians to follow directives for equipment repair are essential skills for this position. The Specialist will divide their time approximately equally between the Engineering Baxter Innovation Lab and the Electrical Engineering Technology labs. The base location for this position is the Grayslake Campus.

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity?

The College of Lake County ( CLC ) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!!), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC’s relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

Required Qualification(s)

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience OR Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Technology, maintenance and/or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of related experience.

• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, and over 50 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodations, continuously walking, sitting, or standing, frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting and ability to work on lifts or ladders, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Valid drivers license.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize while handling multiple tasks.

• Ability to exercise judgment.

• Ability to travel.

• Flexibility to shift schedule to work evenings to accommodate students and instructor in the lab.

• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

  Desired Qualification(s)

• Bilingual in Spanish and English

  Posting Date 06/18/2024

  Closing Date 07/02/2024

  Expected Start Date

  Special Instructions Summary

  Pay Rate $19.79/hour (This is FIRM)

  Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

  Location Grayslake

  Total Hours per week 40.00

  Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, Hours: 10:00am – 6:30pm with some flexibility as needed by department needs.

Software Testing Required None

Interview Process Requirements None

EEO Statement

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Summary of Essential Functions

Department Operations – 65%

• Ensure all personnel and students follow safety protocols related to attire, eye protection, and equipment use in laboratory areas.

• Manage the storage and disposal of chemicals according to safety and environmental standards, including maintaining records of hazardous waste.

• Coordinate the use of lab spaces and equipment, keeping accurate logs.

• Maintain lab cleanliness and assist in cleaning and maintaining equipment and tools.

• Handle work orders within AkitaBox for the program’s facilities.

• Support faculty in the setup and takedown of lab configurations for classes.

• Control lab access aligned with the academic schedule.

• Instruct and support students on proper lab equipment use.

• Maintain an updated inventory of equipment and tools and conduct regular inspections.

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs of lab equipment, or coordinate with vendors for more complex issues.

• Document equipment maintenance, repairs, and perform safety or certification inspections.

• Organize and ensure proper storage of lab tools and supplies.

• Collaborate with faculty to manage tool check-out and return procedures.

• Regularly check and maintain instructional supplies and materials.

Management and Supervision – 25%

• Develop and manage work schedules for part-time flex, interns, and student employees.

• Create and oversee ongoing training programs, along with daily or weekly tasks for part-time flex, interns, and student employees.

• Provide support to faculty and division staff on special projects and manage aspects of grant-funded programs as required.

• Collaborate with department faculty in preparing and sustaining the annual program budget.

• Handle the installation and updating of licenses for program-specific systems or equipment.

• Process purchase requisitions for instructional supplies and equipment, ensuring compliance with college purchasing guidelines and obtaining necessary quotes from vendors.

• Manage the financial documentation, submitting and tracking invoices for program-related purchases.

• Monitor the department’s budget and coordinate the ordering of supplies and equipment in line with college purchasing policies.

Other – 10%

• Act as the department representative and coordinator for the program by conducting tours, showcasing demonstrations to students, employers, and the community during special college events.

• Support the department faculty in organizing and participating in advisory committee meetings.

• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the career program manager, department faculty, dean(s), or their designee.

  Posting Specific Questions - supplemental questions

  Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of three (3) years of related experience OR Associate’s Degree in Electronics, Engineering, Technology, maintenance and/or related field with a minimum of one (1) year of related experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis, and over 50 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodations, continuously walking, sitting, or standing, frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting and ability to work on lifts or ladders, with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you bilingual and proficient in Spanish and English?

• Yes

• No

  Applicant Documents

  Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

  Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Transcript 1

• Unofficial Transcript 2

• Unofficial Transcript 3