P/T Laboratory Technician-Biology & Chemistry D...

P/T Laboratory Technician-Biology & Chemistry Department

Category:Part Time Non-Benefited Positions

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Department:Biology & Chemistry Department

Locations:Boston, MA

Posted:Jul 21, 2025

Closes:Open Until Filled

Type:PT No Benefits

Position ID:190666

About Bunker Hill Community College:

With more than 50 years of academic excellence, Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) is one of Massachusetts' largest community colleges, serving approximately 16,000 students annually. With campuses in Charlestown and Chelsea, BHCC offers a broad range of educational opportunities throughout Greater Boston. BHCC fosters a welcoming and supportive learning environment for students by offering associate degrees and certificates, early college and dual enrollment, community education, corporate training, and industry-specific programs.

Job Description:

Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Chelsea Campus

Department: Biology and Chemistry Department

Reports to: Science Laboratory Manager

BHCC Lab Technicians provide laboratory assistance and support to the Science Department. Lab Technician performs laboratory and administrative work and is responsible for setting up laboratory experiments and related equipment/supplies for science labs; maintains inventory of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies; orders new/replacement materials; maintains/cares for laboratory equipment; ensures the proper labeling and disposal of hazardous and biological laboratory wastes; performs general lab maintenance (i.e. cleanliness) and other pertinent duties as assigned. This position is primarily located on the Chelsea campus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Must have a flexible schedule; depending on laboratory schedules, must be available in the mornings, or evenings and Saturday.

Laboratory responsibilities may include Introductory Biology, Human Biology, Nutrition, Anatomy & Physiology and Environmental Science

Prepares materials for science laboratory sections as needed; sets up laboratory experiments and related equipment and supplies for these labs (e.g. prepares solutions, reagents, buffers, handling of preserved materials such as animal organs and fetal pigs), and performs breakdown and cleanup of laboratory sections.

Must be able to operate standard introductory science laboratory equipment.

Consults with faculty regarding laboratory scheduling, supplies to be ordered, laboratory protocols and prep sheets.

Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals to ensure availability of adequate supplies, live materials, and other supplies to perform laboratory activities.

Sets up new laboratory equipment, computer and audio/visual equipment and ensures it is functional. Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed.

Ensures proper care, organization and maintenance of laboratory equipment and of live materials; cleans/prepares laboratories and prep areas before each semester; cleans/disinfects all lab benches, glassware, utensils, and paraphernalia used in labs; cleans lab bench drawers; cleans/maintains microscopes.

Ensures laboratory safety. Maintains first aid kits, spill kits, laboratory safety equipment, and an updated MSDS book. Takes part in proper disposal of all hazardous wastes. Boxes biological waste for disposal; manages chemical waste; coordinates transportation of waste for disposal. Maintains disposal records.

Maintains laboratory safety procedures and regulations and responsible for departmental compliance with EPA, DOT, DEP,RCRA and OSHA regulations for storage, labeling, handling and disposal of chemicals.

Performs administrative tasks associated with the science lab activities.

Updates and creates laboratory signage as needed

Communicates and coordinates with supervisor, employees, other departments, students, faculty members, suppliers and vendors.

Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and certifications. Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed.

Supervise work-study students as needed.

Requirements:

(1) year experience and/or training involving laboratory operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent public relations and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate Degree or higher in a laboratory science field (chemistry, biochemistry, or biotechnology); may substitute for a required work experience depending on academic laboratory experience.

Higher education or industry experience.

Additional Information:

Hourly Rate: $27.04/hr. up to 15 hours a week. Part-Time non-benefited position

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Please note that as a condition of employment, the final candidate will undergo Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) background screenings in accordance with state regulations. The results of these screenings may impact the hiring decision.