STEM Laboratory Assistant

Rowan College at Burlington County; Hartford (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Rowan College at Burlington County is seeking a part-time STEM Laboratory Technician to support evening and weekend lab sessions across the STEM curriculum. The role involves preparing materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safe lab practices in microbiology, chemistry, and engineering labs.

The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 2–3 years of laboratory experience, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work with faculty and staff to ensure smooth course operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree considered with substantial relevant professional experience.
• Two to three years of college laboratory or research technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory materials, reagents, supplies, and equipment for experiments as requested by the instructor.
• Prepare lists for supplies, reagents, and equipment needed for STEM laboratories.
• Provide laboratory support for evening courses across all STEM areas as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, media, and reagents for laboratories.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment; recommend maintenance or replacement when needed.
• Maintain proper storage and disposal procedures for biological materials, specimens, and chemicals in compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepare and properly label all culture media, buffers, and solutions required for laboratory courses.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of all lab rooms, prep areas, and stockrooms.
• Follow the Right-to-Know Law and biosafety regulations applicable to biological and chemical materials.
• Set up and remove lab materials, samples, and equipment for scheduled experiments.
• Meet regularly with faculty, other lab staff, and the area Supervisor to coordinate laboratory activities.
• Collaborate with the College Chemical Hygiene and Biosafety Officers to train faculty and adjuncts in laboratory safety procedures according to OSHA and biosafety standards.

Skills

Lab support

Lab techniques

BSL-1 biosafety

Lab equipment

Team player

Organizational skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Associate degree with experience

Job description

The part-time STEM Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing qualified evening and weekend laboratory assistance to the STEM laboratories. The primary responsibility is to prepare and support laboratory exercises related to STEM lab content areas, including microbiology, molecular biology, ecology, chemistry, organic chemistry, engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and physics. The employee will also be required to support evening and weekend laboratory sessions across all STEM areas, as needed.

• Prepare laboratory (e.g., microbiology, chemistry, and electrical engineering technology) materials, reagents, supplies, and equipment for experiments as requested by theinstructor.
• Prepare lists for supplies, reagents, and equipment needed for STEM laboratories.
• Provide laboratory support for evening courses across all STEM areas as needed.
• Maintain inventory of supplies, media, and reagents for laboratories.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instruments and equipment; recommend maintenance, repair, orreplacement when needed.
• Maintain proper storage and disposal procedures for biological materials, specimens, andchemicals in compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepare and properly label all culture media, buffers, and solutions required for laboratory courses.
• Ensure the cleanliness and organization of all lab rooms, prep areas, and stockrooms.
• Follow the Right-to-Know Law and biosafety regulations applicable to biological and chemicalmaterials.
• Set up and remove lab materials, samples, and equipment for scheduled experiments.
• Meet regularly with faculty, other lab staff, and the area Supervisor to coordinate laboratory activities and ensure smooth operation of biology courses.
• Collaborate with the College Chemical Hygiene and Biosafety Officers to train faculty andadjuncts in laboratory safety procedures according to OSHA and biosafety standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

OVERALL PURPOSE AND RESPONSIBILITY:

The primary and most important overall responsibility of all employees is to provide service in a pleasant, helpful, and effective manner to our students and other members of the College community.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree preferred; associate degree considered with substantial relevant professional experience.

Experience Required:

Two (2) to three (3) years of college laboratory or research technician experience is preferred.

Skills/Abilities /Knowledge /Other Requirements:

• Ability to provide support and assistance in STEM laboratory settings.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of general laboratory techniques.
• Familiarity with biosafety levels (BSL-1) and sterile technique.
• Familiarity with lab equipment and maintenance in STEM laboratory settings.
• Ability to work as part of a team with faculty, adjuncts, lab personnel and other individuals.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple laboratory preparations simultaneously.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate laboratory records and inventories.

INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS:

Collaborates with department members and/or the Compliance, Assessment and Research team to support planning, assessment, data collection and reporting for continuous improvement of the college.

Employee Classification: Part Time