Science Lab Support Specialist

hcfl; Brandon; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough Community College is seeking a Lab Support Technician to monitor and coordinate assigned laboratories, ensuring effective and safe operation of facilities. You will assist faculty and students with equipment usage and procedures, set up and take down labs for classes, and manage materials and stock for instructional activities.

The role also includes training part‑time staff and student assistants, maintaining inventory and cleanliness, and preparing requisitions for service and

Qualifications

• The position requires at least an Associate’s Degree or two‑year College equivalent (at least 60 undergraduate hours) and at least one year of prior‑related work experience.
• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree or Bachelor’s in a science‑related field preferred.
• Familiarity with biological laboratory environments, procedures, and safety practices.
• Experience using scientific instrumentation and equipment across physical and life science in a laboratory settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and coordinates the activities of and provides support and assistance to assigned laboratories to enable effective and safe lab operations.
• Assists and supports faculty and students regarding appropriate use of equipment and lab procedures; troubleshoots problems.
• Provides necessary materials and equipment required for effective laboratory instruction and experiments.
• Monitors and coordinates lab activities; trains and/or provides direction to part‑time lab technicians and student assistants.
• Maintains safe and clean working conditions in the lab.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Maintains lab equipment as needed; prepares requisitions for service, maintenance and supplies as needed.
• Performs similar and related duties as assigned

Skills

Lab coordination

Equipment troubleshooting

Class lab setup

Safety practices

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s Degree or two-year College equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in science (preferred)

Tools

Scientific instrumentation

Job description

Hillsborough Community College is seeking a Lab Support Technician to monitor and coordinate assigned laboratories, ensuring effective and safe operation of facilities. You will assist faculty and students with equipment usage and procedures, set up and take down labs for classes, and manage materials and stock for instructional activities.

The role also includes training part‑time staff and student assistants, maintaining inventory and cleanliness, and preparing requisitions for service and