Laboratory Technician Part time

POSITION SUMMARY

Amgen Biotech Experience Los Angeles (ABE-LA), funded by the Amgen Foundation, is an innovative science education program that provides teacher professional development, teaching materials, and research-grade equipment and supplies to secondary schools free of charge and features a hand-on molecular biology curriculum that introduces students to the excitement of scientific discovery through cutting edge in-person and online lab experiences.

To learn more about Amgen Biotech Experience visit: www.amgenbiotechexperience.net/losangeles/

The part-time Laboratory Technician is the supporting staff person at the Fullerton College ABE distribution center, having responsibility for daily workings of the program, and is the secondary contact for teachers. This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position starting October 24, 2026

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The temporary part-time ABE Laboratory Technician  will:

- Serve as an ABE-LA representative and secondary liaison with teachers and ABE program partners on behalf of the distribution center

- Work directly with the ABE-LA team, under the supervision of the ABE-LA Site Director, Fullerton College site coordinator, and senior Part Time Lab Assistants to ensure the quality and outcomes of the work are accomplished in a timely and professional manner

- Preparation materials and  equipment maintenance and distribution to teachers

- Provide program expertise and advice to ABE-LA site staff

- Prepare and submit reports in a timely manner (SOP’s)

- Perform other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

- 1 year of experience working in a biology laboratory setting

- Demonstrated proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures, and experience with laboratory equipment, techniques and safety.

- High-standard of “Principles of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in a lab environment.

- Essential biotechnology labs skills required:

Micropipetting, Solution Preparation, Basic microbiology culture  techniques,  Gel Electrophoresis, Molecular Cloning (restriction digest/ligation), Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Bacterial Transformation and protein purification.

- Ability to communicate technical information explicitly, troubleshoot and conduct/record quality control.

- Excellent organizational, including the ability to efficiently evaluate, prioritize, and handle multiple and changing projects and priorities.

- Ability to work with limited supervision as well as in a collaborative team setting.

- Able to work a flexible schedule, as needed by the program, including occassional after-hours and weekends.

- Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth

- Comfortable receiving input from many sources and able to analyze and formulate disparate information into a sound, well-organized plan

- Innovative thinker who can contribute to continuous improvement of protocols, policies and operating procedures

- Flexible and adaptable individual willing to learn new systems and approaches as technology and platforms change

- Fluent computer skills including database, word processing, spreadsheets, and online communications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom)

- Commitment to LA Promise Fund mission and Core Values of Integrity, Accountability, Collaboration, Professionalism, Excellence, Diversity and Equity and Amgen Biotech Experience mission and values

- Must clear a Live Scan criminal background check

- Must clear a TB Risk Assessment

- Must complete Mandated Reporter training