<p>Roxbury Community College is an urban, public, 2-year College serving a diverse community including peoples of color, recent immigrants and nontraditional populations. The College mission is to help students achieve educational goals through delivering high-quality transfer and career programs. RCC (Roxbury Community College) strives to honor traditional commitments, and to be responsive to new challenges and insights through workforce training, ESOL and community education.</p> <p>The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age, and background. Roxbury Community College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <p>The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at www.rcc.mass/clery</p> <p>Job Description:</p> <p>Title: Biology Lab Technician</p> <p>Unit: MCCC Professional Staff</p> <p>Department: Science Department</p> <p>Reports to: Science Laboratory Manager</p> <p>Supervision Exercised: Work Study Students</p> <p>The Biology Lab Technician will provide laboratory assistance and supports the Science Department. The Lab Technician performs laboratory and administrative work and is responsible for setting up laboratory experiments and related equipment/supplies for science labs; maintains inventory of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies; orders new/replacement materials; maintains/cares for laboratory equipment; assists the safety officer with compliance with state and federal guidelines; ensures the proper labeling and disposal of hazardous and biological laboratory wastes; performs general lab maintenance (i.e. cleanliness) and other pertinent duties as assigned.</p> <p>Job Duties & Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Must have a flexible schedule; depending on laboratory schedules, must be available in the mornings, or evenings and Saturday. </li><li>Laboratory responsibilities may include Biology, Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, General Science, Energy, Nutrition, Biotechnology, or Physics classes. </li><li>Prepares materials for science laboratory sections as needed; sets up laboratory experiments and related equipment and supplies for these labs (e.g. prepares solutions, reagents, buffers, and microbiology media for nucleic acid and protein manipulations; maintains microorganisms, mammalian and other cell cultures), and performs breakdown and cleanup of laboratory sections. </li><li>Must be able to operate biotechnology and science laboratory equipment. </li><li>Consults with faculty regarding laboratory scheduling, supplies to be ordered, laboratory protocols and prep sheets. </li><li>Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals to ensure availability of adequate supplies, live materials, and other supplies to perform laboratory activities. </li><li>Sets up new laboratory equipment, computer and audio/visual equipment and ensures it is functional. Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed. </li><li>Initiates orders for new/replacement materials; receives and processes ordered material; ensures proper documentation of orders; picks up lab supplies at local suppliers and transports items to lab as needed. </li><li>Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and certifications. </li><li>Conducts informal training of laboratory staff and faculty on new equipment. . </li><li>Assists with in-house and vendor servicing of lab equipment annually. Notifies proper personnel of needed repairs; and follows through ensuring completion of required repairs/maintenance. </li><li>Ensures proper care, organization and maintenance of laboratory equipment and of live materials; cleans/prepares laboratories and prep areas before each semester; cleans/disinfects all lab benches, glassware, utensils, and paraphernalia used in labs; cleans lab bench drawers; cleans/maintains microscopes. </li><li>Ensures laboratory safety. Maintains first aid kits, spill kits, laboratory safety equipment, and an updated MSDS book. Takes part in proper disposal of all hazardous wastes. Boxes biological waste for disposal; manages chemical waste; coordinates transportation of waste for disposal. Maintains disposal records. </li><li>Maintains laboratory safety procedures and regulations and responsible for departmental compliance with EPA, DOT, DEP,RCRA and OSHA regulations for storage, labeling, handling and disposal of chemicals. </li><li>Performs administrative tasks associated with the science lab activities. </li><li>Attend laboratory and department meetings. </li><li>Submits lab receipts and paperwork for processing. </li><li>Updates and creates laboratory signage as needed </li><li>Prepares lists, inventory reports, disposal records, service contracts, reports, forms, and general correspondence. </li><li>Provide supervision to work study students when asked. </li><li>Communicates and coordinates with supervisor, employees, other departments, students, faculty members, suppliers and vendors. </li><li>Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and certifications. Receives training on new procedures and equipment as needed. </li><li>Performs related duties as directed. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Science field </li><li>Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver's License. </li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills. </li><li>Excellent public relations and customer service skills. </li><li>Familiarity and experience working in a diverse environment </li></ul> <p>Preferred</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Science field </li><li>(1) year experience and/or training involving laboratory operations; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. </li><li>Higher education or industry experience. </li><li>Working knowledge and experience with procedures performed in biotechnology laboratories (e.g. chromatography, molecular methods, protein purification, etc.) and the mathematical calculations frequently used in such laboratory applications. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Compensation: (Commensurate with experience, qualifications and the MCCC Professional Staff Salary Grid)</p> <ul> <li>Employees of Roxbury Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits that include: </li><li>High quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealth's Group Insurance Commission (GIC) </li><li>Reasonable Dental and Vision Plans </li><li>Flexible Medical Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance Account </li><li>Low cost basic and optional life insurance </li><li>Retirement Savings: State Employees' Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b). </li><li>12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick, Vacation, and Personal Time </li><li>Tuition Benefit for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities </li><li>Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options </li><li>Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities </li><li>Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program </li><li>Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers </li><li>Access to the Commonwealth's Mass4You, employee assistance program </li><li>Free employee parking on the Roxbury Campus </li><li>Public Transportation is available to the College via the MBTA Orange Line Roxbury Crossing Station & connecting bus stops, an eight-minute walk to the campus. </li></ul> <p>Location: Roxbury campus</p> <p>Unit Status: MCCC Professional Staff</p> <p>Hours: 37.5 hours per week.</p> <p>Expected Start Date: Spring 2025</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>All applicants must apply online by submitting:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>Names and contact information for three (3) professional references </li></ul> <p>Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.</p> <p>After completing all the steps above, please go back into the newly created account and double check that your resume and cover letter uploaded as you intended.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact Pat Noel, ADA Coordinator, at 857-701-1290 or pnoel1@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>ADA Compliance:</p> <p>The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education - Roxbury 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.</p> <p>Roxbury Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at hrstaff@rcc.mass.edu.</p> <p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)</p> <p>Powered by</p>