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Harrisburg Area Community College

Specialist, Biology Lab (PT)

Pay: $22.67–$25/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Harrisburg, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/16/2026

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What they do

A Biology Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests, which provide information for biological research. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.

$50,820 / year median in Pennsylvania

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for maintaining and organizing the campus biology laboratories and assisting Biology faculty and staff whenever needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field and 2 years' experience

Or a combination of experience and education sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing Requirements:

N/A Hiring Range:

$22.67

$25.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A Job Specific Task List:

Organizes and maintains campus biology labs including anatomical models, microscopes, posters, prepared slides, and all other lab supplies and equipment.

(Essential) Performs regular inventories of lab supplies and equipment. Reports shortages or missing items to administration. Takes appropriate steps to secure inventory and equipment from loss.
(Essential) Arranges for general upkeep and repair of all lab equipment.
(Essential) Orders and maintains supplies used in all Biology labs. Maintains an updated and ongoing list of suppliers and supplies needed.
(Essential) Assists with the preparation, set-up, take down, and storages of all materials used for student lab exercises and exams.
(Essential) Disposes of biohazards, sharps, and glass in compliance with established college and regulatory policies and procedures.
(Essential) Maintains updated and ongoing Material Safety Data Sheet binders. Conforms to all OSHA standards for safe storage of lab supplies.
(Essential) Maintains tanks and all lab plants.
(Essential) Oversees duties of assigned student worker assistant.
(Essential) Performs other duties as assigned.
(Standard)

Job Type:

Part-Time (less than 1,000 hours) If part time, hours per week: up to 20

About Us:

www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose:

Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values:

A Circle of Caring Caring by Creating Our Future Together We work together to shape and build our preferred future. We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation. We set high goals and strive to achieve them. We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future. Caring for Each Other We are gateways to student success and opportunity. We promote respect, collegiality, and equity-mindedness in all we say and do. We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust. We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission. Caring by Doing What is Right We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards. We provide the most accurate information available in all communications. We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams. We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.