Lab Technician, Biology

Position Title:

Lab Technician, Natural Science (Biology)

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the biological and physical sciences lab supervisors, performs laboratory setups and prepares chemical solutions for Natural Science classes.

Essential Duties and

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory setups and chemical solutions for chemistry and physics classes under laboratory supervisor guidance.
• Prepare microbiological culture media.
• Handle preserved materials and cadaver maintenance as required.
• Monitor laboratories, cleaning and storing materials after experiments are completed.
• Perform daily care and feeding of all laboratory organisms.
• Maintain data acquisition software and hardware.
• Ensure laboratory safety and security, properly handling and disposing of hazardous chemical and bio‑hazardous waste.
• Coordinate laboratory work with main campus lab supervisors and/or instructors.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent in Biological or Chemical Sciences.
• Ability to use computer technology, laboratory equipment and apparatus.
• Attentiveness to detail, multitasking and initiative, with ability to work accurately, efficiently, and cooperatively within a diverse population.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, some weekends, and/or assignments at Main and Romeoville campuses.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
• Demonstrated commitment to the college's core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well‑being, innovation, and quality.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Biological or Chemical Sciences.
• Related work experience in a position of equivalent responsibility.
• Familiarity with Mac and PC computers.
• Working knowledge of chemical handling, disposal, and safety procedures.
• English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
• Demonstrated multicultural competence.

Work Schedule:

40 hours per week, both at Main campus and as assigned at JJC Romeoville Campus Laboratories.

Physical Demands:

• Normal office physical demands.
• Ability to travel between locations as needed.
• Some moderate lifting required.

Working Conditions:

• Duties performed indoors in the usual laboratory setting and/or outdoor laboratories (JJC Natural Areas).

Benefits:

Additional information about benefits is available through the Technical Office Support Staff Council (TOSSC)-AFT Local 604.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.