Physics Lab Technician

About Middlesex Community College:

Middlesex Community College (MCC), established in 1970, provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Job Description:

Title: Physics Lab Technician

Unit: Part-Time Non-Unit Staff

Department: Science

Reports to: Dean of STEM

Date: December 10, 2025

General Summary: The part-time physics lab technician provides technical support services to faculty and staff who teach Physics courses on the Lowell and Bedford Campuses and maintains a sanitary and efficient laboratory environment to promote student success. This knowledgeable individual performs administrative and laboratory work and includes maintaining inventory of laboratory equipment, materials and supplies, ordering new/replacement materials, maintaining/caring for laboratory equipment, setting up laboratory experiments and related equipment/supplies for labs, and ensuring laboratory safety and proper disposal of any hazardous wastes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares materials and sets up all laboratory experiments and demonstrations in the Physics area accurately and on time.
• Dismantles laboratory experiments and demonstrations, checks and returns equipment to storage in a timely manner.
• Maintains the order, cleanliness, and safety of the laboratories and storage facilities.
• Initiates orders for new/replacement supplies and equipment for Physics with the approval of the department chair.
• Receives/stocks orders and processes receiving/invoicing documentation
• Adjusts, maintains, calibrates and performs minor repairs to equipment using basic electronics skills; reports major repair needs or arranges for repairs according to established procedures.
• Constructs and modifies apparatus as required. Improves on existing experiments and designs new experiments and equipment as needed.
• Installs physics lab software, periodically updates lab computers and maintains interfaces, sensors and probes.
• Maintains appropriate records for all purchase orders for orders and repair work on equipment.
• Maintains an inventory of all supplies, materials and equipment, ensuring availability of supplies to perform laboratory activities.
• Provides assistance or instruction to faculty in use of science equipment as needed.
• Responsible for safety protocols. Conducts the proper disposal of all laboratory waste, including biohazardous material, coordinating with college Environmental Health and Safety Officer.
• Performs administrative tasks associated with department activities such as lists, inventory reports, disposal records, service contracts, reports, forms, general correspondence, material safety data sheets, product information, and laboratory manuals,
• Interacts with various agencies/individuals to coordinate activities, reviews status of work, exchanges information, or resolves problems.
• Follows OSHA safety procedures and maintain files of current MSDS sheets.
• Collaborates with other science technicians to ensure appropriate disposal of waste.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of STEM or the Science Department Chair

Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Some experience working a lab setting

  
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $24.50 per hour in accordance with the Middlesex Community College Part-Time Wage Schedule

Location: Bedford and Lowell campus

Hours: Up to 18.5 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire

Expected Start Date: February 2026

Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

Pre-Employment Requirements:

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex 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 careers@middlesex.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3546 or careers@middlesex.edu.