Science Lab Technician I

Business: Carroll Community College

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Higher Education

Business Address:
1601 Washington Road
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-8030

Contact Name: Human Resources
Title: Human Resources dept.
Email: hr@carrollcc.edu
Website: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/

Job Description

Job Number FY26-00016 / Location Westminster, MD

Opening Date 02/23/2026 – Closing Date 3/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Type Full-Time – Support / FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Division Academic & Student Affairs / Department Sciences

Salary $36,979.00 – $48,997.00 Annually

Salary Details
This full-time position will be placed on the College 12-month employee Non-Exempt Staff salary scale at grade 7. Actual salary placement based on qualifications and experience. Position includes an excellent fringe benefits package.

Job Summary
The Science Lab Technician I coordinates with the Science Lab Manager and is responsible for providing technical laboratory assistance to science faculty. It reports to the Division Co-Chair, Sciences.

Essential Job Functions

Sets up and dismantles instructional laboratory exercises for both students and instructors following safety guidelines for all lab courses.
Maintains and cleans lab facilities and equipment.
Communicates with faculty to ensure smooth operation of laboratories.
Communicates daily with Lab Manager about concerns and issues that may arise.
Maintains inventories of chemicals and equipment and communicates supply needs to the Lab Manager.
Maintains collection of bacterial stock cultures.
Updates MSDS notebooks as needed.
Collects lab schedules from all science instructors.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work ;

Associate degree in a science-related subject
At least 20 credits in lab courses
Broad knowledge of technical lab procedures, analytical techniques and terminology
Minimum of one year’s experience in a lab environment preferred
Must be positive, cooperative and supportive

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is physically active on a medium level. It involves dealing with chemicals or biological elements as well as laboratory equipment. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

Hear/talk/communicate: must be able to exchange information and communicate
Visual acuity: ability to perceive or detect surroundings
Mental acuity: able to focus, concentrate, understand and convey subject matter
Repetitive motion (i.e. keyboarding)
Stand/sit/walk: able to move or traverse from one area to another

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

College campus, direct contact with students, staff, faculty and the general public in classrooms, labs, common and shared areas, offices, and campus environments. Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office, meeting, and training rooms. Use of safe workplace practices with office and lab equipment; need to follow safety protocol with chemicals and biological elements both in usage and storage to avoid potential dangers; computers for data entry and word processing with some highly technical applications and new technology systems; avoidance of trips and falls; observance of fire and building safety regulations and all College policies; observance of traffic laws when/if driving College vehicles.

TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT, SELECTED CANDIDATES MUST:

successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
Residency restrictions apply. The College does not hire solely online instructors living outside of Maryland. Carroll employees may live in other states, but they must physically work in Maryland the majority of the time. For income tax obligations, employees must be a resident of DC, VA, WV, MD, or PA on the date employment commences. In addition, candidates must be willing to come to campus for identity verification within 3 business days of hire date.
be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Carroll Community College has the right to revise this position description at any time, and this position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Job Requirements
H.S. Diploma/GED, AA Degree, Medium Lifting, Background Check

Wages per hour: $36,979.00 – $48,997.00 Annually
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
Carroll Community College is proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to full-time benefit eligible employees working at least 30 hours per week including; Health Care, Prescription Drug, Dental Care, Vision Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Long Term Disability, First Financial Federal Credit Union, Retirement Plan Choices, Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Tuition Assistance.

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8:30a – 4:30p  TUESDAY 8:30a – 4:30p  WEDNESDAY 8:30a – 4:30p  THURSDAY 8:30a – 4:30p  FRIDAY 8:30a – 4:30p
Shift: M – F 8:30a – 4:30p

How to Apply: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/carrollcc/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months: Associate degree in a science-related subject. At least 20 credits in lab courses.
Minimum Age: 18 & over
Closing Date: 03/10/2026