Campus Science Lab Technician - Hands-On Lab Support

Pima Community College; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College in Tucson is seeking a Sciences Laboratory Technician to support faculty and students in the College’s Science department. You will assist with preparing, setting up, and breaking down student experiments, maintain living cultures, and stock classrooms.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following strict safety procedures, managing inventory with LIMS, and potentially working evenings or weekends per semester needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 1–3 years of lab experience
• Valid Arizona driver license

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation, set up, and breakdown of student experiments and faculty demonstrations, including the preparation of specialized media
• Maintains living cultures, including protists, plants, and various other microscopic organisms, through routine subculturing
• Assists in the maintenance of a variety of equipment, including balances, microscopes, micropipettors, power tools, and 3D printers
• Stock the science classrooms and assigned spaces with necessary supplies. Verifies that course software is installed on laboratory computers
• Cleans and disinfects equipment and student workspaces; secures facilities by unlocking and locking classrooms and learning spaces
• Follows laboratory safety procedures to minimize hazards. Assists with staff safety training as directed by the Science Laboratory Supervisor
• Assists with the proper disposal of biological and chemical waste, including autoclaving biohazardous waste
• Organizes and maintains laboratory documents and disseminates safety data for classroom use
• Assists with inventory tracking and order processing using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Purchases laboratory supplies as approved. Receives, verifies, and enters order information into the Laboratory Information Management System
• Participates in professional development and continuing education to stay current with field advancements and safety standards
• Participates in community outreach events supported by the Division of Sciences
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Skills

Lab techniques

Lab safety

Regulatory compliance

Customer service

Precise math

Lab equipment operation

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in Applied Science

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Biology

High School diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS

3D printers

Balances

Microscopes

Job description

Pima Community College in Tucson is seeking a Sciences Laboratory Technician to support faculty and students in the College’s Science department. You will assist with preparing, setting up, and breaking down student experiments, maintain living cultures, and stock classrooms.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following strict safety procedures, managing inventory with LIMS, and potentially working evenings or weekends per semester needs.