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Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.
Position Summary
Biology Laboratory Instructional Technologist provides operational, technical, and administrative support for Biology teaching laboratories across multiple campus locations. The position is responsible for laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, inventory management, safety compliance, and coordination of laboratory resources to ensure effective instructional delivery. The Laboratory Instructional Technologist collaborates with faculty and laboratory personnel to support student learning, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote efficient laboratory operations.
Essential Responsibilities
- Coordinate and execute laboratory operations across multiple courses and campus locations, including laboratory setup and breakdown, solution and media preparation, sanitization and sterilization procedures, and hazardous waste management.
- Develop and maintain laboratory preparation schedules and operational plans to ensure timely and effective support for all instructional laboratories.
- Collaborate with faculty to identify equipment, supply, and resource needs; support implementation of new laboratory exercises, instructional activities, and course-specific laboratory requirements.
- Implement and maintain standardized laboratory procedures and workflows to promote operational efficiency, consistency, and quality.
- Monitor inventory levels, forecast supply needs, maintain inventory records, support purchasing activities, and assist with annual inventory audits.
- Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, chemical inventories, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation, and other required operational records.
- Support implementation of laboratory safety programs, standard operating procedures, and departmental safety requirements; participate in laboratory inspections, emergency preparedness activities, and safety training initiatives.
- Orient and train student workers, work-study students, and new laboratory personnel on laboratory procedures, equipment use, and safety practices.
- Maintain laboratory records, safety documentation, and data management systems to support compliance, reporting, and efficient laboratory operations.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory operations, safety, instructional effectiveness, and student success.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or laboratory leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology or equivalent discipline
- Two years of laboratory experience in an academic, research, healthcare, or industry setting.
- Demonstrated experience maintaining laboratory equipment and managing laboratory inventories.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic recordkeeping systems.
- Familiarity with laboratory tools like microscopes, pipettes, centrifuges, and scales.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and taking precise measurements.
- Safety Protocols: Understanding of chemical hazards, safety data sheets (SDS), and proper protective equipment (PPE).
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift laboratory supplies weighing up to 30–45 lbs.
- Ability to work well with others as part of a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, or General Biology laboratories.
- Experience with chemical hygiene plans, laboratory safety programs, and regulatory compliance.
- Experience training student workers or laboratory personnel.
If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.
Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.
Working at Community College of Philadelphia
Welcome to Community College of Philadelphia, a public, open-admission institution that provides both academic resources and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. As the largest public institution of higher education in Philadelphia, the College has served more than 685,000 of the city's residents since 1965. We serve a diverse population of students, from recent high school graduates starting here on their path to a bachelor's degree, to adults looking to change careers. On our Main Campus or at any of our three Regional Centers within Philadelphia, we offer the convenience our students need to fit classes into their busy schedules.
We seek to empower our community through education, one individual at a time. More than 90 percent of our graduates remain in the area and strengthen our local economy. It is our mission to prepare Philadelphians for a new career or transfer to a four-year college so that they can achieve their educational and career goals.
Community College of Philadelphia is dedicated to promoting a work environment which attracts and retains talented, high caliber faculty and staff, and which challenges each of us to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College.
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