Biology Staff Instructor III

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition waiver

403(b) match

Vacation/Sick Time

Holidays

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College seeks a Biology Staff Instructor III to coordinate the Biology and MIT Lab in the Biology Department and ensure safety procedures are followed at the college.

The role involves assisting faculty, maintaining lab schedules, growing microbial cultures, handling equipment, and managing lab supplies with a focus on compliance and quality instruction.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related science with relevant coursework.
• Experience or ability to assist in lab instruction and safety.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Biology and MIT Lab activities and schedules.
• Assist faculty and oversee lab safety and equipment.
• Manage lab supplies, purchases, and maintenance reports.
• Maintain hazardous materials SDS and compliance per guidelines.
• Perform microbiology prep and waste handling as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Safety procedures

Education

Associate's degree in Science

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Job description

Title

Biology Staff Instructor III

Salary Range

$48,168.00

Contract Term Length

12 Months

Standard Hours

37.5

Work Location

On-Site

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

College

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location

Elizabethtown CTC

Department

Biology Department

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Staff Instructor III to coordinate the Biology and Medical Laboratory Technician (MIT) Lab for the Biological Science Division and ensure safety procedures are followed at the college.

Job Duties

• Assist faculty with student instruction and lab safety during scheduled and open lab sessions to help meet course competencies. Coordinates and maintains lab schedules for faculty and sets up lab activities on and possibly off campus. Oversees temporary workers/tutors.
• Grow microbial cultures, prepare microbiological media, and reagents. Maintains lab supplies and operates, cleans, and calibrates lab equipment as needed. Contacts maintenance contractor for equipment repairs.
• Responsible for the purchase of lab equipment and matching invoice and purchasing model reports for procurement.
• Stores, labels, and oversees the disposal of biology-generated hazardous materials. Maintains SDS sheets for all laboratory reagents according to state and federal guidelines and lab manuals.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, including microbiological media preparation, maintaining microbial stock cultures, and autoclaving microbiological waste.

Preferred Qualifications

Associate’s degree in Science with strong coursework in Biology and Chemistry and three years related work experience, or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree in Biology and one year of related work experience)

Additional Skills Requested

• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Ability to take directives from biology faculty and supervisor
• Excellent oral communication and people skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Review begins: October 7, 2026

KCTCS/ECTC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.

Band 10 Minimum $48,168.00

PO# 10000125

Employee Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Advertised: 24 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time