Wentworth Institute of Technology

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Biology Lab Technician

Boston, MA, US · Full-time

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About the role

  • Reporting to the Lab Manager, the Biology Lab Technician is responsible for supporting the biology and science classes within the School of Sciences and Humanities.
  • The Lab Technician will be responsible for Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) protocols, such as overseeing lab safety guidelines and protective equipment rules.
  • They will work with faculty teaching biology and science courses to ensure laboratory activities are prepared according to faculty needs and supported appropriately.

Responsibilities

  • There are four multi-section biology courses that require significant support and are taught every semester, and occasionally during the summer:
  • Other biology and science courses requiring laboratory support, including Advanced Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and Environmental Science.
  • Manage budget expenditures and research materials.
  • Support laboratory instruction by assisting faculty with techniques, equipment operation, and student questions.
  • Maintain an up-to-date chemical and biohazard inventory in accordance with EH&S requirements and ensure SDS information is accessible.
  • Support collaboration across disciplines and schools as needed.
  • Maintain records of signed student laboratory safety agreements.
  • Partner with the Lab Manager and laboratory team on incident reporting, safety documentation, risk assessments, safety reviews, and compliance activities.
  • All applicants have the right to accessibility support and accommodations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with standard laboratory safety guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of biological concepts, practices, and procedures, and the ability to apply them in varied situations.
  • One to three years of experience in a teaching laboratory environment, preferably in biology.

Nice to have

  • Experience preparing laboratory procedures for implementation across multiple student sections.
  • Hourly position eligible for overtime compensation.
  • May require the use of personal protective equipment, including masks, lab coats, chemical-resistant footwear, goggles, and gloves.
  • Work is performed in both office and laboratory environments.
  • Early morning, evening, night, and weekend work may occasionally be required.
  • Key Competencies:
  • Accuracy: Exceptional attention to detail in managing data and resolving discrepancies.
  • Problem Solving: Ability to identify, address, and escalate issues promptly and effectively.

Compensation

  • Wentworth Institute of Technology is committed to fair, transparent, and legally compliant compensation practices.
  • We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.

Benefits

  • This is a full time benefits eligible position with a 37.5/hour work week.
  • We believe that clarity about pay structures and ranges supports equity, fosters trust, and ensures a positive workplace for all employees.
  • Maintain laboratory cleanliness, supply availability, laser safety compliance, and hazardous waste disposal procedures in coordination with Environmental Health & Safety staff.
  • Please visit here to see the comprehensive benefits package offered to support the best experience for our employees. https://wit.edu/careers/work-wentworth
  • To request accessibility support or accommodations, contact the Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Catlin Wells, at wellsc1@wit.edu.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • At this time, the university is unable to sponsor applicants for H-1B visas.
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