Sciences Safety Officer/Technician - Quinsigamond Community College

Quinsigamond Community College; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester, MA seeks a Sciences Safety Officer/Technician to manage laboratories in the science area and support safe teaching and learning.

The role collaborates with the Department of Natural Sciences, supervises part-time staff, ensures regulatory compliance, maintains safety programs, and assists faculty with labs and equipment while fostering a diverse, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related field with one year of lab operations experience.
• Proficiency in preparing solutions.
• Familiarity with good laboratory practices.
• Ability to follow SOPs.
• Ability to lift 35 lbs.
• Valid state driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Manage lab safety compliance for main and satellite campuses.
• Oversee biohazardous waste disposal conforming to regs.
• Maintain safety equipment and documents; conduct safety training.
• Maintain labs to meet health and safety codes.
• Inform faculty and students of approved lab policies.
• Prepare designated biology, chemistry, and physical science labs; schedule part-time staff.
• Assist faculty and students with virtual labs and related software.
• Order equipment and manage inventories.
• Care for laboratory equipment.
• Support teaching and learning with integrity and student-centered service.
• Collaborate across college; promote civility and teamwork.
• Promote diversity and inclusion.
• Provide flexible, high-quality service to students, community, staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Solutions prep

GLP familiarity

SOPs following

Lift 35 lbs

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related field

Job description

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is a premier learning community recognized for teaching and learning excellence, relevant and responsive programming, student success, and community outreach and impact. The College serves over 9,500 full- and part-time, day and evening students each year. It offers 112 associate degrees and certificates in Business, Hospitality Management, Engineering, Information Technology, Education, Healthcare, Human Services, Criminal Justice, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Biotechnology, Automotive Technology, and General Studies. The College also offers a wide variety of non-credit courses, workshops, and corporate trainings through its Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education as well as adult basic education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes through its Adult Community Learning Center. A number of courses are offered online, remote and blended to meet the needs of our diverse students. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Inc. (NECHE), an indication that the institution has been stringently evaluated and found to meet high standards. QCC is the gateway to advanced educational and employment opportunities in Central Massachusetts. It is a public, student-centered institution of higher learning whose mission is to provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education and training programs and services that are relevant and responsive to diverse regional and student needs. The College helps move students towards family-sustaining employment and rewarding career opportunities.

Job Description:

General Statement

For over fifty years, Quinsigamond Community College has provided opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth to thousands of area men and women. Some students choose to prepare for immediate entry into a career field. Some choose to transfer to bachelor's level programs at four-year colleges and universities, and some choose opportunities for personal growth and cultural enrichment. Quinsigamond Community College is seeking student-centered faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission and actively engaged in promoting diversity.

The Sciences Safety Officer/Technician is responsible for the management of laboratories in the science area. The Sciences Safety Officer/Technician works in close consultation with the Coordinator of the Department of Natural Sciences.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Dean School of Math, Science, and Engineering

Supervision Exercised

The Sciences Safety Officer/Technician supervises part-time lab assistants and work study students.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures sciences laboratory safety compliance at the main campus and all satellite campuses.
• Ensures proper biohazardous waste disposal compliance at all campuses.
• Working with other Science Safety Officers/Technicians, maintains laboratory safety equipment at all campuses, maintains and updates all laboratory safety documents, and conducts laboratory safety training for all department personnel.
• Supervises the maintenance of the laboratories to meet applicable health and safety codes specific to Quinsigamond Community College.
• Ensures that faculty and students are informed about the approved laboratory policies and procedures.
• Responsible for prepping designated, traditional laboratories in biology, chemistry and physical science courses. This includes assigning duties and scheduling of part-time laboratory staff.
• Provides assistance to faculty and students in the use of virtual laboratories, scientific software and related transducers.
• Orders new and replacement equipment and materials and conducts and maintains inventories and receipt of supplies.
• Maintains and care for laboratory equipment.
• Actively supports the teaching and learning process; practice honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strives to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
• Works actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respects the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
• Embraces the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
• Provides flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continue assessing processes and procedures and revise accordingly.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related field; with one year of experience involving laboratory operations; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Proficient in preparing solutions.
• Familiarity with good laboratory practices.
• Ability to follow procedures for disposal of contaminants, chemical, and bio-hazardous waste.
• Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to carry 35 lbs.
• Valid state driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with computers and Microsoft applications.
• Familiarity with educational physics equipment (e.g., air tracks and electricity & magnetism equipment)
• Experience in maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Additional Information

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Aff

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated salary range is $65,370-$67,849 annually; Grade 4 Science Division Safety Officer / Biology Laboratory Technician) includes a complete fringe benefit package such as competitive health insurance, free dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits; Actual salary calculated in compliance with MCCC/MTA classification system.