Laboratory Technician (Biosciences)

$19.46 – $25.29/hourly, DOE

110

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday, 7am-6pm

Some evenings and weekends may be required

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

We focus on people-not profits.
With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we’re changing college.

We don’t just support our community-we help build it.
We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.
Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year.

Situated in central Phoenix, Arizona, Phoenix College (PC) welcomed its inaugural class of students on September 13, 1920. A comprehensive community college with over 17,000 students and more than 150 degree and certificate programs, including two bachelor’s degrees, Phoenix College embraces a student-centered approach to ensure quality teaching and learning. PC is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is nationally recognized with the Seal of Excelencia. In 2025, PC was named as one of the top 16 community colleges in the nation as a Most Promising Place to Work by the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD). Join our top-tier faculty and staff as we innovate and lead in higher education.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees’ and their families’ health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

The Biosciences Department at Phoenix College is seeking a dynamic individual to work with our instructional faculty and experienced lab staff in support of our in-person, hybrid, and online lab course offerings. The laboratory technician position is responsible for supporting operations of the Biosciences labs: organizing, preparing, and supplying equipment, reagents, microbial media preps, and materials used for Biosciences laboratory classes, including setups for, but not limited to, general biology, plant biology, biology for allied health, microbiology, and anatomy/physiology.

65% – Assist Biosciences instructors/staff and prepares student lab set-ups. This includes but is not limited to: organizing and restocking lab supplies; preparing reagents, media, and microbial cultures; maintaining preserved specimens (including cadavers), plant specimens, testing and troubleshooting experiments and equipment; providing support during active labs including interacting with students; maintaining clean and safe lab areas.
20% – Assists with cleaning laboratories and the proper storage and/or disposal of laboratory materials, chemicals, cultures, supplies, and equipment used in lab classes; maintains a safe and clean laboratory environment in compliance with lab safety regulations and policies, including the safe storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintains required records and prepares reports as needed.
10% – Maintains current inventories and records of chemicals, supplies, and equipment; and purchases lab supplies.
5% – Other duties as assigned.

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and one (1) year of laboratory experience in biology lab operations, such as maintaining laboratory equipment, facilities, or supplies.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology.
2. Experience with laboratory preparation for in-class undergraduate research, for example Course Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs).
3. Two (2) or more years of experience supporting the day-to-day operations of biology laboratories, including microbiology laboratories, in a higher education setting.
4. Two (2) or more years experience in the handling and storage of media and hazardous chemicals.
5. One (1) year of full-time, relevant MCCCD experience within the previous two (2) years.

• MCCCD does not sponsor individuals for any type of work visa.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals.

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, typing, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.
Working Conditions: Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous physical conditions (such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibration, etc.); moderate exposure to atmospheric conditions (such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, etc.); moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); moderate exposure to environmental conditions (such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or threatening environment); and moderate exposure to extreme temperatures or intense noise.

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the Application.

Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD’s policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at [email protected]

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply on or before 11/16/2026 to be considered.