Biology Lab Technician II - Temporary (34 hrs/wk)

Ventura County Community College District; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Health benefits

Job summary

Ventura County Community College District's Moorpark College seeks a temporary Instructional Lab Technician II – Biology to support biology, biotechnology, and biomanufacturing labs. The role oversees lab operations, maintains supplies, prepares materials, and ensures safe, compliant lab environments for instructional use.

The position is 34 hours per week starting Fall 2026, with duties including equipment prep, stock management, specimen handling, and collaboration with faculty and students in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with two years of related work experience, preferably in an instructional setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up laboratory equipment, reagents, and teaching aids for classes.
• Maintain stock rooms, prep areas, and ensure safe, clean lab conditions.
• Care and feeding of live specimens including rodents, amphibians, fish, and plants.
• Order and store biological materials and equipment; monitor inventory and budget.
• Perform microbiological prep and aseptic transfers; sterilize labware and equipment.
• Train and supervise student workers; coordinate with faculty and staff.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment such as autoclaves, balances, microscopes.
• Collaborate with diverse college communities to support equity and inclusion.

Skills

Biology

Lab safety

Record keeping

Oral/written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Autoclaves

Bioreactors

Chromatography

Purification systems

Microscopes

Anaerobic jars

Balances

Job description

Ventura County Community College District's Moorpark College seeks a temporary Instructional Lab Technician II – Biology to support biology, biotechnology, and biomanufacturing labs. The role oversees lab operations, maintains supplies, prepares materials, and ensures safe, compliant lab environments for instructional use.

The position is 34 hours per week starting Fall 2026, with duties including equipment prep, stock management, specimen handling, and collaboration with faculty and students in