Part-Time Laboratory Technician-Biology

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Department of Biology seeks applications for a part-time Laboratory Technician to support the Preparation, Cleanup, and Organization of teaching labs.

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares various culture media and chemical solution stocks following standard written laboratory formulae and procedures
• Set up laboratory equipment as prescribed in lab prep notes
• Clean up and organize equipment and supplies after laboratory exercises are complete
• Clean glassware and sterilize biological waste
• Reset lab exercises between sections, as needed

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or higher

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a laboratory making stock solutions
• Previous college-level experience preparing labs strongly preferred

Additional Information:

This is a part-time, temporary position working 7.5 hours per week through December 19, 2026. The schedule for this position can be 1 day per week working 7.5 hours per day, or 2 days per week working 3.75 hours per day.

Salary for this position is $32.08/hour.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

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Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator
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Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to submit a resume, cover letter, online application, and 3 professional references to be considered for this position. Candidates should click the apply now button to submit application materials.