Laboratory Technician - Instruction & Lab Safety Support

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurel Ridge Community College in Virginia seeks a Lab & Research Specialist II at the Fauquier Campus to support instructional science laboratories. The quasi-full-time role (36 hours per week, 12 months) involves preparing materials, setting up and breaking down lab activities, and assisting during class sessions on site.

The position emphasizes safety compliance and operational readiness, including handling hazardous waste and operating specialized equipment such as autoclaves,

Qualifications

• Laboratory operations knowledge to support instructional science laboratories.
• Ability to prepare materials, solutions, cultures, and appropriate lab resources.
• Commitment to safety protocols and PPE usage, including chemical hygiene and waste disposal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, cultures, and equipment per protocols.
• Set up and break down lab activities and assist during class sessions.
• Operate standard lab equipment (autoclaves, incubators) following SOPs.
• Ensure hazardous waste disposal and safety compliance in labs.
• Collaborate with staff to cover instructional activities and lab readiness.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Safety compliance

Communication

Initiative & problem solving

Organization & planning

Tools

Autoclaves

Incubators

Incinerators

Spectrophotometers

Microscopes

Pipettes

eVa procurement

Job description

Laurel Ridge Community College in Virginia seeks a Lab & Research Specialist II at the Fauquier Campus to support instructional science laboratories. The quasi-full-time role (36 hours per week, 12 months) involves preparing materials, setting up and breaking down lab activities, and assisting during class sessions on site.

The position emphasizes safety compliance and operational readiness, including handling hazardous waste and operating specialized equipment such as autoclaves,