Laboratory Technician (Biosciences)

Maricopa Community College district; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Life Insurance & AD&D

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Biosciences Department at Phoenix College seeks a Laboratory Technician to support in-person, hybrid, and online lab offerings. You will organize, prepare, and supply equipment, reagents, media preps, and materials for biology labs including microbiology and anatomy/physiology.

Key duties include assisting instructors, restocking supplies, maintaining clean labs, and ensuring safe handling of hazardous materials. Associated degree + lab experience preferred; MCCCD experience valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in biology with 1 year lab operations experience.
• Or equivalent combination of degree and related full-time work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology.
• Experience with undergraduate lab prep for in-class research (CUREs).
• 2+ years supporting day-to-day biology labs in higher education.
• 2+ years handling media and hazardous chemicals.
• 1 year MCCCD experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructors and staff and prepare student lab set-ups, restock supplies, and prepare reagents.
• Maintain inventories and proper storage/disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials.
• Support day-to-day operations of biology laboratories in higher education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lab preparation

Safety procedures

Equipment maintenance

Student support

Stock management

Education

Associate's degree in biology

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Microbiology/Biochemistry

Tools

Microscope handling

Pipettes

Autoclave use

Lab safety protocols

Job description

Laboratory Technician (Biosciences)

Job ID: 323481

Location: Phoenix College

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

$19.46 - $25.29/hourly, DOE

110

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

Some evenings and weekends may be required

12 Months

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Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor's degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia. In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services
• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

The Biosciences Department at Phoenix College is seeking a dynamic individual to work with our instructional faculty and experienced lab staff in support of our in-person, hybrid, and online lab course offerings. The laboratory technician position is responsible for supporting operations of the Biosciences labs: organizing, preparing, and supplying equipment, reagents, microbial media preps, and materials used for Biosciences laboratory classes, including setups for, but not limited to, general biology, plant biology, biology for allied health, microbiology, and anatomy/physiology.

65% - Assist Biosciences instructors/staff and prepares student lab set-ups. This includes but is not limited to: organizing and restocking lab supplies; preparing reagents, media, and microbial cultures; maintaining preserved specimens (including cadavers), plant specimens, testing and troubleshooting experiments and equipment; providing support during active labs including interacting with students; maintaining clean and safe lab areas.
20% - Assists with cleaning laboratories and the proper storage and/or disposal of laboratory materials, chemicals, cultures, supplies, and equipment used in lab classes; maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment in compliance with lab safety regulations and policies, including the safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintains required records and prepares reports as needed.
10% - Maintains current inventories and records of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; and purchases lab supplies.
5% - Other duties as assigned.

Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of laboratory experience in biology lab operations, such as maintaining laboratory equipment, facilities, or supplies.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

1. Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology.
2. Experience with laboratory preparation for in-class undergraduate research, for example Course Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs).
3. Two (2) or more years of experience supporting the day-to-day operations of biology laboratories, including microbiology laboratories, in a higher education setting.
4. T\wo (2) or more years experience in the handling and storage of media and hazardous chemicals.
5. One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visa.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or threatening environment); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures or intense noise.

Posting Close Date: Apply on or before 11/16/2026 to be considered.