Laboratory Technician/Safety Officer - Massasoit Community College

The division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at Massasoit Community College is looking for a dynamic and engaged individual to serve as a laboratory technician/safety officer. The majority of programs at Massasoit require students to complete a laboratory science course, and this position plays a critical role in ensuring that laboratory instruction is effective, efficient, and safe. Working with faculty, and many stakeholders from around the college, this position oversees all laboratory instructional areas. Duties include working with faculty to assess laboratory needs, ordering and maintaining inventory of required supplies and equipment, creation of an organized prep plan to ensure that materials for labs are prepared and ready for instruction, cleanup and disposal of materials and equipment (including hazardous materials), maintenance and repair of equipment, budget monitoring and planning, and other tasks associated with the operation of the instructional laboratory spaces. The successful candidate will be team-oriented with a strong sense of organization and have an aptitude for creative and collaborative problem solving.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as divisional safety officer and member of the divisional safety committee.
• Participate in required training and maintain appropriate certifications (DOT, RCRA and others).
• Provide training to faculty in laboratory and chemical safety.
• Inspect and maintain safety and laboratory equipment.
• Develop, approve, and implement safety protocols.
• Arrange for proper storage and disposal of chemical and biological waste.
• Ensure instructional laboratories are equipped to meet the curricular needs of all laboratory courses.
• Track and report purchases in compliance with state and college policies.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory equipment, and able to use equipment to make and prepare various solutions of specific percentages and molarities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or closely related field; with one (1) year experience and/or training involving laboratory functions and safety compliance (see below); or and equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Previous training or ability to attend the following safety training courses: OSHA Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Hazardous Waste Management (RCRA), Hazardous Materials Transportation (U.S. DOT), and other laboratory safety training courses.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and procedures, such as solution prep and measurement.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, preferably an instructional lab.
• Strong computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Outlook).
• Familiarity with video and web conferencing software.
• Certification in RCRA, OSHA and US DOT.
• Familiarity with 100 and 200 level biology and chemistry courses.
• Familiarity with microbiology and cellular biology.
• Familiarity with online instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Position Status: Full-time benefitted Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) position of Science Division Safety Officer/Biology Laboratory Technician.

Hours: Monday through Friday (7:00 AM - 3:00 PM) with occasional work on weekends and evenings, as needed. This position is a 12-month position.

Salary: $63,159 - $72,407 annually. Salary is commensurate with education, experience and based on the MCCC Classification Study.

Worksite: Assignments will include all Massasoit sites and additional locations as necessary.

Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2025