Chemistry Lab Technician PT

Chemistry Lab Technician

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.

Sugar Grove Campus

Part-time support staff

Hybrid Option:
No

The Chemistry Lab Technician reports to the Assistant Dean for Visual and Performing Arts, Education and Sciences. The essential duty of this position is to assist in the preparation of solutions and maintain the instrumentation for chemistry laboratory classes.

• Assist Physical Science Lab Coordinator in maintaining equipment and instrumentation used within the chemistry department.
• Prepare chemical solutions following established procedures, including standardizations.
• Set up and take down individual laboratory experiments according to prep sheets, storing equipment and materials properly.
• Assist Physical Science Lab Coordinator and instructors to help assure safety of students.
• Assist chemistry lab instructors during lab time as necessary, troubleshooting problems with equipment such as pH meters and computer programs.
• Assist the Physical Science Lab Coordinator with chemistry class activities, such as the use of instruments, including the gas chromatograph, the infrared spectrophotometer, and the ultraviolet/visible spectrophotometer, and equipment, including pH meters, data collection sensors and software.
• Inventory chemicals and supplies annually, updating Access database as required, alerting the Physical Science Lab Coordinator when chemicals and supplies are running low.
• Assist the Physical Science Lab Coordinator in ordering and receiving chemicals and supplies.
• Follow all safety protocols as outlined in the Chemical Hygiene Plan, including proper disposal of chemical waste, wearing personal protective equipment, and maintaining a clean workroom area.
• Research the Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals and solutions, maintaining the most current in binders.
• Complete mandatory training for lab safety and college compliance.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of one year of college chemistry with laboratory required.
• Two years of college chemistry courses with laboratories or AS preferred.
• Able to work independently and follow directions, written and oral.
• Available to work flexible schedule that may include both day and evening hours.
• Personal transportation available to travel between campuses as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and oral.
• Good computer skills, including familiarity with Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds independently.

• Cover Letter – Yes
• Resume – Yes
• References – Yes (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts – Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Req 2053

Grant Funded:
No

Minimum Starting Rate: $17.94 - $21.61

Compensation Type:
Hourly

Work Schedule:

Other – Available to work flexible schedule that may include both day and evening hours.

Work Hours:

25 hours/week

Testing:
No

Targeted Hire Date: 1/12/2026

Benefits:
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EOE, including disability and veteran