Biology Staff Instructor III

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Staff Instructor III to coordinate the Biology and Medical Laboratory Technician (MIT) Lab for the Biological Science Division and ensure safety procedures are followed at the college.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Assist faculty with student instruction and lab safety during scheduled and open lab sessions to help meet course competencies. Coordinates and maintains lab schedules for faculty and sets up lab activities on and possibly off campus. Oversees temporary workers/tutors.
Grow microbial cultures prepare microbiological media and reagents. Maintains lab supplies and operates cleans and calibrates lab equipment as needed. Contacts maintenance contractor for equipment repairs.
Responsible for the purchase of lab equipment and matching invoice and purchasing model reports for procurement.
Stores labels and oversees the disposal of biology-generated hazardous materials. Maintains SDS sheets for all laboratory reagents according to state and federal guidelines and lab manuals.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor including microbiological media preparation maintaining microbial stock cultures and autoclaving microbiological waste.

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Associates degree in Science with strong coursework in Biology and Chemistry and three years related work experience or equivalent (Bachelors degree in Biology and one year of related work experience)

Additional Skills Requested:

Successful candidates should demonstrate:
Ability to work effectively on a team
Ability to take directives from biology faculty and supervisor
Excellent oral communication and people skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills
Proficient computer skills

Review begins: October 7 2026

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Band 10 Minimum $48168.00

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