Biology Instructor III

Biology Staff Instructor III

$48,168.00

12 Months

37.5

On-Site

Non-Exempt

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Elizabethtown CTC

Biology Department

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

ECTC is seeking a Staff Instructor III to coordinate the Biology and Medical Laboratory Technician (MIT) Lab for the Biological Science Division and ensure safety procedures are followed at the college.

• Assist faculty with student instruction and lab safety during scheduled and open lab sessions to help meet course competencies. Coordinates and maintains lab schedules for faculty and sets up lab activities on and possibly off campus. Oversees temporary workers/tutors.
• Grow microbial cultures, prepare microbiological media, and reagents. Maintains lab supplies and operates, cleans, and calibrates lab equipment as needed. Contacts maintenance contractor for equipment repairs.
• Responsible for the purchase of lab equipment and matching invoice and purchasing model reports for procurement.
• Stores, labels, and oversees the disposal of biology-generated hazardous materials. Maintains SDS sheets for all laboratory reagents according to state and federal guidelines and lab manuals.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, including microbiological media preparation, maintaining microbial stock cultures, and autoclaving microbiological waste.

Associate’s degree in Science with strong coursework in Biology and Chemistry and three years related work experience, or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in Biology and one year of related work experience)

• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Ability to take directives from biology faculty and supervisor
• Excellent oral communication and people skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Review begins:
October 7, 2026

KCTCS/ECTC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.

Band 10 Minimum $48,168.00

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Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time