Biology Lab Technician & EH&S Safety Lead

Friendsofkerhonkson; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston is seeking a Biology Lab Technician to support biology and science courses in the School of Sciences and Humanities. The role ensures lab safety, EH&S compliance, and proper equipment and material preparation for student labs.

You will train faculty on equipment, track supplies, manage budgets, supervise student workers, maintain chemical inventories, and respond to emergencies following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is required.
• Familiarity with standard laboratory safety guidelines.
• Experience in a teaching laboratory environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare equipment, chemicals, biological materials, and dry-lab materials for students as required by protocols or faculty requests.
• Adapt laboratory activities as needed, including testing, documenting, and implementing changes.
• Track material and supply needs for courses.
• Train faculty on laboratory equipment and procedures as needed.
• Purchase laboratory materials and prepare expense reports for lab-related purchases.
• Manage budget expenditures and research materials.
• Supervise departmental student employees when applicable.
• Maintain an up-to-date chemical and biohazard inventory and ensure SDS accessibility.
• Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety compliance, and hazardous waste procedures.
• Respond to emergencies and safety incidents as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field

Job description

Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston is seeking a Biology Lab Technician to support biology and science courses in the School of Sciences and Humanities. The role ensures lab safety, EH&S compliance, and proper equipment and material preparation for student labs.

You will train faculty on equipment, track supplies, manage budgets, supervise student workers, maintain chemical inventories, and respond to emergencies following safety procedures.