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Anatomy/Physiology Lab Technician
Salary
$5,436.36 Monthly
Location
Fairfield, CA
Job Type
Full Time Classified
Job Number
L39_Lab_Tech_Anatomy_Oct_26
Department
School of Mathematics and Sciences
Division
Academic Affairs
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of the division Dean, provide support to Anatomy/Physiology by maintaining laboratory equipment (clean, test, calibrate, and perform major maintenance), handling human cadavers and prosections (preserved, dissected body parts), developing operating procedures, and assisting students/instructors in the proper use of the equipment; preparing, designing and setting up laboratory materials and equipment for demonstration and use by students. The technician must order, receive, store and inventory materials, equipment and supplies; and operate a computer to prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Instructional lab technicians oversee a complex laboratory environment and must possess technical and academic training in anatomy/physiology. They work independently and provide assistance to instructors in a lab designated for a specific academic or vocational subject area. They also maintain records related to lab activities, order supplies and equipment and maintain the lab facilities and equipment in a clean and operable condition.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Plan, schedule and perform work to assure timely preparation of anatomy/physiology labs for all anatomy/physiology classes as requested by the instructors; train, schedule, supervise and evaluate student workers; maintain preparation, balance, instrument and storage rooms in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
Prepare or assist in preparation of cultures, specimens, cadavers, chemical solutions, glassware, equipment or other instructional materials for demonstration by instructors or for use by students; maintain records of materials and equipment loaned to or broken by students.
Confer with instructors about lab changes; determine quantities of reagents to prepare for each lab; make up adequate quantities of cultures, specimens and cadavers for restocking set-ups; tear down lab demonstrations, clean equipment, set-up benches, carts and fume hoods; post inventory changes of cultures, specimens, cadavers and equipment in the computer.
Research, order, receive, catalog, store, equipment; maintain inventories and issue of human cadavers and prosections including periodically re-wrapping and moistening as needed while maintaining inventory of cadavers and anatomical specimens according to the university and state protocols. Ensuring that adequate quantities are available for timely instructional use; mark equipment with approved identification.
Clearly label and date all cultures/specimens/cadavers using safe and established labeling procedures; organize and store cultures/specimens using a safe and established compatible system; maintain the water purification system.
Clean, test, calibrate, adjust, inspect and perform major maintenance on anatomy/physiology related equipment; request outside service, maintenance or repair as appropriate, develop operating procedures consistent with modern laboratory practices; assist students and instructors in the correct operations of the equipment.
Handle, store and dispose of hazardous materials, cultures/specimens/cadavers according to legal requirements and established procedures; maintain hazardous material inventories and records as required.
Provide technical assistance in the preparation of specifications for new or replacement equipment and material purchases; recommend selection of equipment as requested; may interview vendors to assess new equipment and supplies.
Prepare and maintain budget for each anatomy/physiology class based on purchasing requirements and percentage of overall budget; monitor budget expenditures.
Prepare and maintain records and files related to purchasing, hazardous materials, equipment service and repair; procedures, inventories, legal authorizations, vendor catalogs; correspondence, equipment manuals and warranties, lab equipment circulation, and back up computer disks.
Secondary Functions:
Assist instructors by setting up demonstrations in anatomy/physiology lecture classrooms as assigned.
As directed by the division Dean, assist other science classes with similar duties on an as-needed basis.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: completion of two years of college with major coursework in anatomy/physiology or bioanatomy/physiology or related field or two years of work experience in anatomy/physiology laboratory that includes cadaver based work.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence using correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Ability to speak effectively
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical anatomy/physiology laboratory situations.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to apply principles of logic to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems including the development of laboratory exercises that demonstrate the scientific principles in the area of anatomy/physiology.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (such as formulas or scientific equations).
Ability to learn and apply techniques of precise and accurate measurement and notation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:
None are required for this classification.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Demonstrate knowledge of:
Anatomy/physiology.
Purpose and reason for lab equipment.
Handling of human cadavers and human waste.
Rules and regulations involving use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals, human cadavers and prosections (preserved, dissected body parts and contaminated materials.)
Demonstrate competence in the operation, maintenance and minor repair of science-related equipment such as but not limited to: specimen jars, surgical tools, dissection, rib shears, analytical equipment, metal tags, engraving machine, bone saw, spectrophotometers, sphygmomanometer blood pressure, stethoscope, BIOPAC software, auto clave, otoscope, ophthalmoscope, micropipette, lab scale and SDS-PAG gel-electrophoresis.
Demonstrate competence in the operation, maintenance and minor repair of safety and office equipment such as computers, printers, fire extinguishers and first aid kits.
Plan and organize work.
Work independently with little direction.
Demonstrate a sensitivity to relate to persons with diverse socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including the disabled.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Maintain timely and accurate records and reports.
Perform clerical work using modern office practices, procedures and equipment, including computer.
Learn instructional methods and techniques.
Train, schedule, supervise and evaluate student workers.
Perform work in compliance with health and safety regulations.
Handle, store and dispose of hazardous materials according to legal procedures.
Issue, receive, store and inventory equipment and supplies.
Prepare, monitor and maintain assigned class budgets.
Assure the security of assigned equipment, materials and supplies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties outlined in this classification, employees in this classification are regularly required to stand for long periods of time; walk and move equipment from lab to lab; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, a keyboard or other machines, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; speak clearly and distinctly to provide information to students and staff; and hear and understand voices over telephone and in person. Employee may be required to wear respirator and other assigned safety equipment.
Employees assigned to this classification frequently must lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required for positions in this classification include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work assigned to this classification is performed in an instructional lab environment. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is exposed to the hazards chemicals, bacterial and human bodily contaminated materials, ultra-violet light and airborne contaminants. The employee also is occasionally exposed to the risks of computer-generated video radiation. The work environment is moderately noisy because of noise from fume hoods.
Summary of Benefits
Local 39/Full-Time Classified
Health/Medical
Dental
Vision
VSPis our vision insurance provider.
Life Insurance
The Hartfordis our group term life insurance provider.
Employment Assistance Program
(EAP)
Optum is our EAP provider.
District covers 100%
Available to all employees; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Services are confidential and include, but are not limited to:
Face to Face Counseling & Virtual VIsits
Self Care - On-demand help for stress, anxiety and depression.
Work Life Services.
Financial, Legal & ID Theft Services
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Voluntary Retirement Savings
Other Voluntary Benefits
Paid Leave
Employer Solano Community College
Address 4000 Suisun Valley Road
Fairfield, California, 94534-3197
Phone 707-864-7128
Website http://www.solano.edu