10/28/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted 10/8/2025 Contact Personnel Commission(310)434-4410 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
5596 - 6803 Monthly Length of Work Year 11 months Employment Type Full Time View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications
Education Requirement: Associate's degree or equivalent with a major in science, including courses in calculus-based physics and introductory computer programming. Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience working in a scientific laboratory. Education/Experience Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. For example: A bachelor's degree with a major in science, including courses in calculus-based physics and introductory computer programming may substitute for the two years of experience working in a scientific laboratory.
Requirements / QualificationsEducation Requirement: Associate's degree or equivalent with a major in science, including courses in calculus-based physics and introductory computer programming. Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience working in a scientific laboratory. Education/Experience Equivalency: Experience and/or education of the same kind, level and amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. For example: A bachelor's degree with a major in science, including courses in calculus-based physics and introductory computer programming may substitute for the two years of experience working in a scientific laboratory.
Comments and Other Information WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE! We are seeking a Laboratory Technician – Physics/Engineering to provide dedicated technical support for campus physics and engineering laboratories. This role ensures laboratories are prepared and operational by setting up and maintaining equipment, calibrating instruments, repairing equipment, ordering materials and inventory, and implementing safety procedures. By handling the technical and logistical aspects of the labs, the technician supports faculty which enhances student success. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 11 months per year on the Santa Monica College main campus. Please note that all candidates must have authorization to work in the United States; the District does not have the ability to provide sponsorship. Examples of Duties Sets-up equipment for experiments for laboratory and classroom demonstrations, including computer-based experiments and simulations as well as high voltage and high current equipment. Inspects, maintains, calibrates, and performs minor repairs on a variety of laboratory equipment, instruments, computers, and computer-related sensors and interfaces. Consults with faculty on specific needs of each experiment. Conducts research to advise the department on the equipment and supplies to be ordered for use in laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Demonstrates proper use and care of laboratory materials, equipment, computers, and supplies to students. Maintains laboratories and stockrooms in a clean and orderly condition. Assists with the ordering, receiving, storing and inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment. Assists the department chair in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of assigned laboratories. Plans and oversees projects in consultation with the department chair and other faculty. Assists the College’s Safety Officer in implementing safety procedures in assigned laboratories and stockrooms. Trains, schedules and oversees the work of student workers. Performs other related duties as requested or assigned. Comments and Other InformationWELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE! We are seeking a Laboratory Technician – Physics/Engineering to provide dedicated technical support for campus physics and engineering laboratories. This role ensures laboratories are prepared and operational by setting up and maintaining equipment, calibrating instruments, repairing equipment, ordering materials and inventory, and implementing safety procedures. By handling the technical and logistical aspects of the labs, the technician supports faculty which enhances student success. This position is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 11 months per year on the Santa Monica College main campus. Please note that all candidates must have authorization to work in the United States; the District does not have the ability to provide sponsorship. Examples of Duties Sets-up equipment for experiments for laboratory and classroom demonstrations, including computer-based experiments and simulations as well as high voltage and high current equipment. Inspects, maintains, calibrates, and performs minor repairs on a variety of laboratory equipment, instruments, computers, and computer-related sensors and interfaces. Consults with faculty on specific needs of each experiment. Conducts research to advise the department on the equipment and supplies to be ordered for use in laboratory experiments and demonstrations. Demonstrates proper use and care of laboratory materials, equipment, computers, and supplies to students. Maintains laboratories and stockrooms in a clean and orderly condition. Assists with the ordering, receiving, storing and inventory of laboratory chemicals, supplies and equipment. Assists the department chair in ensuring the smooth and safe operation of assigned laboratories. Plans and oversees projects in consultation with the department chair and other faculty. Assists the College’s Safety Officer in implementing safety procedures in assigned laboratories and stockrooms. Trains, schedules and oversees the work of student workers. Performs other related duties as requested or assigned. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY