Biology Lab Technician PT

Hybrid 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.

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Sugar Grove Campus

Part‑time Support Staff

• Report to the Assistant Dean for Visual and Performing Arts, Education, and Sciences.
• Prepare all biology lab course activities, working with the lab coordinator, faculty requests and course curriculum, in addition to providing a quality and safe lab environment for students.
• 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, including proper disposal of biohazard and/or chemical waste and wearing personal protective equipment.
• Assist in emergency situations.

• High 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.

• Cover Letter-Yes
• Resume-Yes
• References-No (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts-No (Can be provided at interview)

req
2055

Grant 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/week

Testing:
No

Targeted Hire Date: 1/12/2026

Benefits:
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Please attach all required documents at the time of application.

EOE, including disability and veteran