Laboratory Technician - Provisional

Laboratory Technician -

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Watertown, NY Posted:

May 13, 2026

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May 25, 2026 - 11:59

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Full-time Position ID:

200396

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Come work in beautiful northern New York at Jefferson Community College located in Watertown, New York, near the shores of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. One of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Jefferson serves students pursuing credit courses in liberal arts, business, math, science, allied health and technology for transfer or career purposes. We also offer a multitude of workshops for professional training, personal development, and youth

Job Description:

Jefferson Community College, Watertown, New York, a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, is conducting a search for a full-time Laboratory Technician - Provisional. This work involves responsibility for the daily safe operation and maintenance of equipment and materials in a college instructional laboratory. The Laboratory Technician sets up and maintains experiments, controls inventory, cleans up waste disposal, and where necessary, provides individual assistance in the use of instructional material to students. The position does not include direct curriculum development, preparation of lesson plans, or grading of students. Supervision is exercised over a Laboratory Assistant and several student workers. The work is performed under the general direction of the Science Division Chairperson in accordance with faculty member's directions in preparation of lab exercises.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry or closely related field; OR (B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an associate's degree in biology, chemistry, or closely related field and two years of technical laboratory experience; OR (C) An Equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above

PROMOTION

Two years of permanent competitive class status as Laboratory Assistant.

Required:

Successful completion of a Civil Service Exam for permanent appointment. Applicants must interact and communicate effectively with diverse populations, foster inclusion, and promote equal access and treatment for groups traditionally under-represented in higher education.

Additional Information:

Job Description $25.72/hour The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability, generous leave policies, paid holidays, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, NYS retirement, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers.

Required:

Successful completion of a Civil Service Exam for permanent appointment.

Application Instructions:

To Apply:

For consideration, please apply by selecting the " Apply Now " button. Please complete and upload the following

REQUIRED

documents: Civil Service Employment Application Cover letter Résumé Unofficial transcripts showing completion of degree(s) Contact information for three professional references Review of applications will begin immediately. Finalists will be responsible for interview-related expenses. Final candidates are subject to a pre-employment criminal background investigation. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by