Biology & Microbiology Lab Specialist

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College is seeking a Lab Specialist in Biology/Microbiology to provide technical support to faculty, students, and staff across disciplines. The role involves preparing and breaking down experiments, maintaining the prep lab, training technicians, and ensuring safety protocols and SOPs are followed.

The position may require evening/weekend hours and occasional reassignment to other campuses. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and collaboration with science faculty is essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related science field is required.
• 1–3 years of experience in a science laboratory are preferred.
• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience may satisfy the essential duties.

Responsibilities

• Create prep instructions for experiments and maintain prep sheets and inventories in LIMS.
• Provide training to science lab staff on standard techniques and safety procedures.
• Manage biology/microbiology cultures and hazardous waste disposal per guidelines.
• Coordinate lab prep and cleanup across multiple disciplines and spaces.
• Assist with order entry, procurement, and material verification for lab operations.
• Develop and follow SOPs; support lab readiness and safety in collaboration with supervisors.

Skills

Lab safety

Equipment operation

Documentation

Training others

Chemical handling

Education

Associate degree in related field

Bachelor's in microbiology or related field

Tools

LIMS

Autoclaves

Micropipettes

Spectrophotometer

Job description

Pima Community College is seeking a Lab Specialist in Biology/Microbiology to provide technical support to faculty, students, and staff across disciplines. The role involves preparing and breaking down experiments, maintaining the prep lab, training technicians, and ensuring safety protocols and SOPs are followed.

The position may require evening/weekend hours and occasional reassignment to other campuses. A strong focus on safety, accuracy, and collaboration with science faculty is essential.