Part-Time Laboratory Technician-Biology

Berkshirejobs; North Adams, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is seeking a part-time Laboratory Technician to support the preparation, cleanup, and organization of teaching labs in the Biology department.

The role is 7.5 hours per week through December 19, 2026, with scheduling options of 1 day for 7.5 hours or 2 days with 3.75 hours per day. Salary is $32.08 per hour, and visa sponsorship is not available. ADA accommodations are provided upon request.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Experience in stock solutions preparation preferred.
• College-level lab prep experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares culture media and chemical solution stocks following standard procedures.
• Sets up laboratory equipment per prep notes.
• Cleans and organizes equipment and supplies after labs.
• Cleans glassware and sterilizes biological waste.
• Resets lab exercises between sections as needed.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Stock solutions preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Glassware handling

Job description

Location

Location: North Adams, MA

Category: Administrative

Job Type: Part-time Temporary

General Statement of Duties

The Department of Biology seeks applications for a part-time Laboratory Technician to support the Preparation, Cleanup, and Organization of teaching labs.

Detailed Statement of Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares various culture media and chemical solution stocks following standard written laboratory formulae and procedures
• Set up laboratory equipment as prescribed in lab prep notes
• Clean up and organize equipment and supplies after laboratory exercises are complete
• Clean glassware and sterilize biological waste
• Reset lab exercises between sections, as needed

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory making stock solutions
• Previous college-level experience preparing labs strongly preferred

Additional Information

This is a part-time, temporary position working 7.5 hours per week through December 19, 2026. The schedule for this position can be 1 day per week working 7.5 hours per day, or 2 days per week working 3.75 hours per day.

Salary for this position is $32.08/hour.

Until further notice, in response to the Presidentialproclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1Bvisas, this position is not eligible forvisasponsorship.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. Should you need to request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email Brenda Stokes, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is deeply committed to fostering a community of excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We provide equal access to educational, co-curricular and employment opportunities for all applicants, students, and employees regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, veteran status, or membership in any other legally protected class.

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational program or activity that they operate, which extends to admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX, Equal Opportunity, or ADA/504 and other non-discrimination policies may be directed to MCLA's Interim Title IX and Equal Opportunity Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary of the Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Lucas Morrill

Interim Title IX and EO Coordinator

375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247

Telephone: [phone]

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U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights

33 Arch Street, 9th Floor Boston, MA 02119-1424

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