Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician (1 position)
About The Position
This isn’t your average teaching position. As a Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician at Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, you’ll benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio, engaged students, and strong community support. Our graduates log more lab hours in nine months than most four-year degree programs, preparing them for impactful careers in biotech, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals. In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive teaching team, assisting with lab instruction, curriculum development, and daily lab operations. A passion for both teaching and science is essential. This position is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing, high-impact STEM initiative—one that truly changes lives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology or equivalent laboratory experience/training.
- Passion and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring.
- Experience with modern biotechnology instrumentation and methods.
- Sound understanding of accepted laboratory techniques and practices.
- Ability to explain scientific concepts to non-scientists.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- High energy, can-do attitude, capable of working in a dynamic environment.
- Proactive, adaptable, and team oriented.
- Commitment to GMGI’s mission and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching laboratory technique and instrumentation
- Lead classroom instruction as comfort level allows
- Provide student assessments, feedback and professional development
- Support curricula improvement and test new protocols
- Prepare materials and set up labs for daily experiments
- Maintain chemical, consumable and equipment inventory
- Manage waste streams including consumables recycling and biohazardous materials disposal
- Perform routine maintenance of instruments and safety equipment
- Engage in community outreach, recruitment, internships and alumni support
Benefits
- A generous benefits package is provided
- salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
