Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician (1 position)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $50,000 - $55,000

Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician (1 position)

Location: Gloucester, MA (55 Blackburn Center)

Department: Academy

Reports to: Lead Teacher

Full-time: 40 hours/week, starting August 31, 2026

About the Role

This isnt your average teaching position. As a Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician at Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, youll benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio, engaged students, and strong community support. Our graduates log more lab hours in nine months than most four-year degree programs, preparing them for impactful careers in biotech, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals.

In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive teaching team, assisting with lab instruction, curriculum development, and daily lab operations. A passion for both teaching and science is essential. This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing, high-impact STEM initiativeone that truly changes lives.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in teaching laboratory technique and instrumentation

Lead classroom instruction as comfort level allows

Provide student assessments, feedback and professional development

Support curricula improvement and test new protocols

Prepare materials and set up labs for daily experiments

Maintain chemical, consumable and equipment inventory

Manage waste streams including consumables recycling and biohazardous materials disposal

Perform routine maintenance of instruments and safety equipment

Engage in community outreach, recruitment, internships and alumni support

Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology or equivalent laboratory experience/training.

Passion and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring.

Experience with modern biotechnology instrumentation and methods.

Sound understanding of accepted laboratory techniques and practices.

Ability to explain scientific concepts to non-scientists.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

High energy, can-do attitude, capable of working in a dynamic environment.

Proactive, adaptable, and team oriented.

Commitment to GMGIs mission and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About The Academy & GMGI

Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is a hands-on vocational program training young adults for careers in life science and biotech labs. As the educational arm of Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI), it supports GMGIs mission to advance scientific research, education, and economic growth on Cape Ann. With exceptional graduation and job placement rates, the Academy is expanding to meet growing industry demand with a fantastic team ready to lead the organization into its next chapter.

GMGIs ambitious mission addresses critical challenges facing our oceans, human health and the environment through innovative scientific research and education. By bringing world-class science and transformative workforce development to Gloucesters historic waterfront, GMGI is catalyzing the regional economy.

Work Environment & Benefits

Based in Gloucester, MA, with the potential opportunity to expand into roles in Boston. A generous benefits package is provided, and salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications. GMGI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Must be authorized to work in the United States.