Biology Lab Technician PT at InsideHigherEd

Biology Lab Technician PTSugar Grove Campus Part-time Support StaffHybrid Option:  Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success. Your future starts here – join us today!The Biology Lab Technician isresponsible to the Assistant Dean for Visual and Performing Arts, Education, andSciences. The essential duty of this position is to prepare all the biology labcourse activities working with the lab coordinator, faculty requests and coursecurriculum, in addition to providing a quality and safe lab environment forstudents.Assist the Life Science Lab Coordinator in the maintenance of lab equipment.Organize and inventory equipment and lab materials.Set-up and take down individual laboratory exercises.Prepare equipment and materials for individual classes.Prepare media and solutions for use in individual classes.Sanitize laboratories and prep areas.Store equipment and materials properly.Assist in the preservation of the college’s cadavers.Utilize aseptic techniques and maintain bacterial cultures.Follow proper safety protocols which includes, but not limitedto the proper disposal of biohazard and/or chemical waste and wearing personalprotective equipment.Assist in emergency situations.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent.Successful completion of at least one year of college biology lab courses required.Ability to work independently and follow directions, written and oral.Excellent organizational skills.Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evening and weekend hours.Personal transportation to travel between campuses as needed.Basic computer skills and familiarity with Google Drive and Microsoft Office.Excellent communication skills, written and oral. Please attach the following documents when applying:Cover Letter-Yes Resume-Yes References-No (Can be provided at interview)Transcripts-No (Can be provided at interview)Position Detailsreq2055Grant Funded: No Minimum Starting Rate: 17.94 - 21.61    Compensation Type: Hourly  Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications. Work Schedule: Varies 25 hrs./week (max.) Work Hours: 25 hours/weekTesting:  No Targeted Hire Date:  1/12/2026Benefits: Click to See Benefits PageSpecial Instructions: Please attach all required documents at the time of application. EOE, including disability and veteran