Biology Staff Instructor III

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College 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.

ECTC is an on-site institution where you will assist faculty, manage lab schedules, grow microbial cultures, maintain equipment, and oversee purchasing and disposal of lab materials to support student learning and safety.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Science with biology/chemistry coursework or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s in Biology with related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist faculty with student instruction and lab safety during sessions.
• Coordinate and maintain lab schedules for faculty and setup activities.
• Oversee temporary workers and tutors and manage lab supplies.
• Prepare microbial media, maintain equipment, and handle waste disposal.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Computer skills

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

Total Rewards

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Band 10 Minimum $48,168.00

PO# 10000125

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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