Part-Time Biology Lab Technician

Niagara Community College; New York (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

SUNY Niagara is seeking a Part-time Biology Technical Assistant to support the Biology department in the Business & STEM division. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, and assisting with inventory and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or higher in Biology (or related field) with classroom lab experience, and strong organizational/time-management skills. Salary varies by education level, with higher pay for Master’s degrees.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in Biology or a biology-related field with at least 6 lab-based science classes at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials for undergraduate biology laboratories (e.g., microbiology media, cultures, reagents).
• Set up and remove class materials weekly in lab classrooms.
• Maintain laboratory organization including sterilization and waste disposal.
• Manage inventory and purchasing records.
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Laboratory techniques

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Biology or related field with 6+ lab-based courses

Tools

Autoclave operation

Microscope maintenance

Job description

SUNY Niagara is seeking a Part-time Biology Technical Assistant to support the Biology department in the Business & STEM division. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining lab spaces, and assisting with inventory and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree or higher in Biology (or related field) with classroom lab experience, and strong organizational/time-management skills. Salary varies by education level, with higher pay for Master’s degrees.