Part-Time Laboratory Technician-Biology

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts seeks a part-time Laboratory Technician to support the Preparation, Cleanup, and Organization of teaching labs in the Biology Department. The role involves preparing media, setting up equipment, and maintaining glassware and waste disposal to ensure smooth lab sessions.

The position is 7.5 hours per week through December 19, 2026, with options for 1 day or 2 days per week. Salary is $32.08/hour; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience making stock solutions preferred.
• Previous college-level lab prep experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare culture media and chemical solution stocks following standard written procedures.
• Set up laboratory equipment as described in prep notes.
• Clean up and organize equipment and supplies after labs.

Skills

Lab experience

Stock solutions preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts:

At MCLA, we're here for all, and focused on each of our students. Classes are taught by educators who care deeply about teaching, and about seeing their students thrive on every level of their lives. In every way possible, the experience at MCLA is designed to elevate our students as individuals, leaders, and communicators, fully empowered to make their impressions on the world. In addition to our 132-year commitment to public education, we have fortified our dedication to equitable academic excellence. MCLA has appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Top Ten Public Colleges for 11 consecutive years, earning the No. 6 spot on the list of Top Public Liberal Arts Schools in the nation for 2026. The College's focus on affordable education and economic prosperity is reflected in additional 2026 U.S. News rankings: No. 6 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for liberal arts colleges in the state and No. 4 for Top Performer on Social Mobility for public liberal arts colleges in the country. These rankings measure how well schools graduate students who receive Federal Pell Grants. Learn more at www.mcla.edu

Job Description:

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

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 Presidential proclamation, issued on September 19, 2025, imposing a significant fee on the entry of individuals with new H-1B visas, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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

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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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