Biology Instructional Technician - PT/Hourly

Community Colleges Of Spokane • Spokane, WA

399d • $45,552 - $61,173

About The Position

The Biology Instructional Technician position at Spokane Community College provides essential instructional support services to life science programs, particularly in microbiology. This non-permanent, part-time role involves preparing laboratory materials, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and assisting students and faculty in laboratory settings. The position is designed for individuals with a background in biological sciences who can work independently and contribute to a collaborative educational environment.

Requirements

• Knowledge or experience working in a lab environment.
• Knowledge of the care of laboratory equipment; fundamental use of microscopes, and other lab equipment utilized in the biological and chemical areas.
• Knowledge of biology basics.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to instruct students in lab safety and protocols.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of purchasing and/or p-card procedures.
• Experience in science lab, especially microbiology.
• Bachelor's degree or higher with major study in a basic or applied science, or an equivalent combination of training, formal education and/or research, training or service laboratory operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare equipment, materials, and solutions for labs; prepare demonstrations as requested by instructors.
• Prepare stain solutions, microbiology culture media, and live bacterial cultures; prepare equipment for laboratory exercises; sterilize tubes, water, saline, etc. for lab experiments using autoclave or other appropriate equipment.
• Maintain inventory records for materials, equipment, and instruments necessary for scheduled labs; order and dispense supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Operate and perform routine maintenance and repair tasks on laboratory and demonstration instruments and equipment; instruct students and faculty in the use of equipment.
• Monitor laboratories to ensure compliance with safety policies; assist in the development of safe laboratory procedures.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, maintenance, and safety records.
• May track lab fee and state funded life science budgets.
• Conduct literature searches and assist in determining the most suitable method to be used in search.
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform related duties as required.
• May assist in other Life Science labs as needed.
• May assist in support of Northern County campus' microbiology laboratories.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board.
• WA State Retirement Plan.
• Vacation and sick leave begin to accrue at the rate of one (1) day per month, upon employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree