City and County of San Francisco

Under general direction, assists in the supervision of the operation and maintenance of a college chemistry or biology laboratory; setting up lecture demonstrations; preparing general laboratory solutions for chemistry or biology laboratories; distributing, maintaining and adjusting special experimental supplies and equipment; supervises a group of student laboratory assistants in the operation of the laboratory; maintains laboratory class records and student assistant payroll; orders materials and supplies; performs related duties as required.

The TIA, Chemistry/Biology is called upon to exercise sound judgement and to have an extensive knowledge of the subject matter field, as well as the policies and procedures of the department to which assigned. The incumbent, working under the supervision of the laboratory/storeroom manager, is responsible for overseeing the use of a college laboratory and ensuring the proper handling of laboratory equipment.

1. Directs and trains a group of laboratory assistants in the performance of work in a college chemistry or biology laboratory, including preparation of laboratory solutions, setting up lecture demonstrations; distributing special experimental supplies and equipment and maintaining the laboratory.

2. Maintains and adjusts laboratory equipment, including laboratory balances, phmeters, ammeters and volt meters.

3. Assists the supervising instructor in the preparation of the laboratory class records and student equipment loan records.

4. Checks inventory orders and receives and checks deliveries of glassware, chemicals and other materials and supplies.

5. Assists instructor in revision and development of new lecture demonstrations and laboratory experiments.

Requires a knowledge of: The principles, practices and procedures of college chemistry or biology; laboratory operations, especially as related to laboratory experiments and the apparatus, equipment and supplies used therein; knowledge of the operation of and maintenance of a variety of technical equipment used in the Chemistry or Biology Department.

Requires skill and ability to: Plan, organize, coordinate and supervise the work of subordinate employees; keep records and reports related to the selection and purchase of large quantities of laboratory equipment and supplies; meet with and deal successfully with teachers, students and the general public.

NOTE: This class is exempt from examination under the provisions of Charter Section 8.300(a)(2).

Requires completion of two years of college with at least 20 units of laboratory science (of which 15 must be in chemistry or biology courses of college level), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.