Teaching Laboratory Technician

Posting Summary

Job Title: Teaching Laboratory Technician

Division: Division of Academic Affairs

Department: Department of Biology

Work Status: Full Time

Position Category: Staff

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Pay Range: 11

Salary Range: $45,700 - $50,000 / year

Fund Source: State Support

Job Summary

The Biological Teaching Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting undergraduate biology instructional laboratories by preparing laboratory materials, maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and assisting faculty and students during laboratory activities. This position plays a critical role in promoting high-quality laboratory instruction, fostering student success, and ensuring the efficient operation of teaching laboratories.

Job Duties

• Provide technical assistance to faculty, graduate assistants, and students during laboratory sessions.
• Train student assistants or work-study personnel in laboratory procedures and safety practices.
• Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, cultures, specimens, and equipment for undergraduate biology courses.
• Ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal laboratory safety regulations.
• Maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine servicing of laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, consumables, chemicals, and biological materials.

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Microbiology, or a related field.

Experience: Five or more years of experience working in biological laboratories, preferably in an academic or teaching environment.