Biology Lab Technician PT at Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

21.61

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biology Lab Courses, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Safety Protocols, Aseptic Techniques, Lab Equipment Maintenance, Inventory Management, Laboratory Sanitation, Emergency Assistance, Flexible Schedule, Personal Transportation, Basic Computer Skills, Google Drive, Microsoft Office

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Description

Biology Lab Technician PT Sugar Grove Campus Part-time Support Staff Hybrid Option: Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Your future starts here – join us today! The Biology Lab Technician is responsible to the Assistant Dean for Visual and Performing Arts, Education, and Sciences. The essential duty of this position is to prepare all the biology lab course activities working with the lab coordinator, faculty requests and course curriculum, in addition to providing a quality and safe lab environment for students. Assist the Life Science Lab Coordinator in the maintenance of lab equipment. Organize and inventory equipment and lab materials. Set-up and take down individual laboratory exercises. Prepare equipment and materials for individual classes. Prepare media and solutions for use in individual classes. Sanitize laboratories and prep areas. Store equipment and materials properly. Assist in the preservation of the college’s cadavers. Utilize aseptic techniques and maintain bacterial cultures. Follow proper safety protocols which includes, but not limited to the proper disposal of biohazard and/or chemical waste and wearing personal protective equipment. Assist in emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent. Successful completion of at least one year of college biology lab courses required. Ability to work independently and follow directions, written and oral. Excellent organizational skills. Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours. Personal transportation to travel between campuses as needed. Basic computer skills and familiarity with Google Drive and Microsoft Office. Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Please attach the following documents when applying: Cover Letter-Yes Resume-Yes References-No (Can be provided at interview) Transcripts-No (Can be provided at interview) Position Details req2055 Grant Funded: No Minimum Starting Rate: 17.94 - 21.61 Compensation Type: Hourly Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications. Work Schedule: Varies 25 hrs./week (max.) Work Hours: 25 hours/week Testing: No Targeted Hire Date: 1/12/2026 Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page Special Instructions: Please attach all required documents at the time of application. EOE, including disability and veteran

Responsibilities

The Biology Lab Technician prepares all biology lab course activities and maintains a quality and safe lab environment for students. They assist the Life Science Lab Coordinator with lab equipment maintenance and organization.