On-site Biology Lab Technician (Seasonal)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan—Flint is seeking a proactive Seasonal Laboratory Technician to manage daily operations and support instructional labs in the College of Innovation & Technology. This 9-month, 40-hour weekly position emphasizes hands-on lab setup, safety, and problem solving.

Responsibilities include course prep, routine operational support, and compliance with university standards. Requires at least one year of relevant experience and an associate degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in area of specialization.
• Associate's Degree or equivalent education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Course Preparation and Support (50%): Provide laboratory set up and support to assigned courses and others as determined by supervisor; Maintain updated prep documents; Works with Natural Science Lab Support Supervisor where appropriate to update lab manuals.
• Operational Support (40%): Assist instructor and student with immediate, non-routine technical or logistical lab needs; Perform inventory of assigned spaces (no ordering); Create list of tasks for weekly prep assistants; Assist with dishes, lab clean up, and chemical prep where needed.
• Safety & Compliance (10%): Maintain clean, organized, and secure laboratory environments according to university standards.

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent education and/or experience

Job description

University of Michigan—Flint is seeking a proactive Seasonal Laboratory Technician to manage daily operations and support instructional labs in the College of Innovation & Technology. This 9-month, 40-hour weekly position emphasizes hands-on lab setup, safety, and problem solving.

Responsibilities include course prep, routine operational support, and compliance with university standards. Requires at least one year of relevant experience and an associate degree or equivalent.