Laboratory Technician (Biology)

Laboratory Technician (Biology) Job ID: 322857 Location: Glendale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range: $19.17 - $23.99 hourly, DOE Grade: 109 Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 2pm - 10:30pm Saturday, 7am - 3:30pm Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 10-hour days (Schedule varies) Work Calendar: 10 Months Benefits: Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs: District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary Works with lab coordinators to plan, prepare, and clean equipment, materials, and lab spaces used in weekly and lab activities in teaching and research labs. Helps maintain, clean, and organize teaching labs, research labs, and lab prep facilities. Prepares, replenishes, stocks, and cleans supplies needed for lab and research activities in a timely manner without duplication. Maintains, repairs, cleans, and properly stores equipment, or reports when professional repairs are needed. Recommends the purchase of supplies and equipment needed for lab and research activities. Enforces safety regulations. Assists with care and maintenance of the greenhouse, plants, and other live specimens. Maintains preserved specimens. Helps support faculty and students in research labs. Essential Functions 30% Prepares, cleans, and replenishes supplies needed in teaching labs. Works with lab coordinators to ensure labs are set up prior to the start of the lab period 30% Promptly cleans labs and properly stores equipment after lab activities are completed. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on equipment before it is stored 20% Supports faculty and students in research labs, including assisting with supplies and equipment, including stocking, and cleaning 10% Maintains live and preserved specimens in labs and the greenhouse 10% Coordinates and communicates with faculty and other lab staff, and performs other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution and one year of laboratory experience in maintaining equipment, facility space, supplies, or other resources used for laboratory purposes in the area of assignment. OR an equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as described above. Desired Qualifications Lab experience in biology. Completion of a college degree in biology, microbiology, biotechnology, or other biological sciences, or completion of college-level general biology, chemistry, and microbiology. Must provide unofficial transcripts with application to be considered. Experience with the use and maintenance of a wide range of laboratory equipment including microscopes, balances, spectrophotometers, plate readers, autoclaves, centrifuges, glassware washers, or other equipment. Experience with preparation of microbiology media and aseptic techniques. Experience handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Experience caring for preserved specimens, cadavers, live specimens, and plants. One (1) year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years. Special Working Conditions Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions, atmospheric conditions, and hazardous materials. Additional Conditions: Exposure to human cadaver parts. Requires work in the evenings and weekends with little supervision. May require travel between campuses. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Must provide unofficial transcripts with application to be considered for review. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information: Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge, and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or Part-Time, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load). Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. MCCCD complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, contact the ADA Coordinator for assistance. MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Posting Close Date: Open until filled. First Review will be on July 6, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act: Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate or tolerate discrimination under the applicable federal laws. MCCCD is committed to providing an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maricopa Community College district