Cross-Disciplinary Lab Technician

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Cross-Disciplinary Lab Technician Classification Title Department Science, Business, & Computer Technology Work Location Main Campus Duties

Under general direction, the Lab Technician is responsible for the performance of those tasks involved with laboratory activities . The Lab Technician is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. General Laboratory activities may include purchasing supplies, responding to faculty requests, maintaining inventory, organizing and tracking of material, and maintaining safe, clean organized environments, and other duties as assigned.

Specific essential duties and responsibilities for Cross-Disciplinary Lab Technician may include the following :

1. Perform general essential duties and responsibilities of the Lab Technician in non-specialty areas such as Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Science, Physics, and Physical Science (areas excluding General Biology, A&P/Microbiology, and Chemistry)

2. Perform all general essential duties and responsibilities of subject area lab specialties as needed and during absence of the subject area Lab Technician

3. Supervision of student employees of subject area lab specialties as needed and performance of specific essential duties of subject area lab specialties as appropriate.

4. Facilitate and maintain the Nature Study Area including the renewal of contract of restoration company as well as hands on work.

5. Schedule and assist with DI tank replacement through Nalco Ecolab.

6. Assist Skyway STEM mentors and students with projects and laboratory supply needs.

Education/Experience

Associate's degree and 1-3 years related work experience in a laboratory environment required. Demonstrated relevant science coursework and/or research experience in science related to the position.

Qualifications

In addition to the above requirements, the following qualifications are sought:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos;
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to communicate information with individuals both inside and outside the college;
• Effective interpersonal skills;
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment;
• Ability to operate a computer and necessary software needed to perform duties;
• Able to work overtime as needed to ensure the needs of labs or lab animals are met as applicable.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures/specimen management; ability to apply safe/compliant practices/protocols, ability to identify laboratory hazards and implement safety procedures, ability to support faculty and students in the lab, ability maintain accurate records and work collaboratively.

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Work Conditions

The employee may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, airborne particles, odors, and cleaning or maintenance chemicals while performing assigned duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. This role requires regular standing, walking, reaching, manual dexterity, and communication abilities. Occasional climbing, balancing, and other physical activities may be required. The position may require lifting/moving items weighing up to 100 pounds. Close vision and the ability to adjust focus are necessary

Position Status Full Time Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 p.m.

Weekend and evening availability may be required with advance notice.

Salary/Wage $23.56 plus exceptional benefits Hourly/Salary Hourly Benefits

Benefit-Eligible FT Support Staff Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance; Optional life

Disability insurance;

Tuition reimbursement

MVCC Tuition waiver

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation Days

Holidays

Sick Leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Tax-sheltered annuity plans

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Benefit Highlights

Benefit Guide-Details

Review of Applications Begins 07/13/2026 Position Type Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SS00619P Open Date 06/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure consideration, please apply prior to the review date with required materials. For more information, you may contact hr@morainevalley.edu or 708-974-5704

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Chicago Tribune

• HigherEdJobs

• InsideHigherEd

• Chronicle of Higher Education

• MVCC Website/Posting

• Employee of MVCC

• Other

• No Response

• • Are you at State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant, currently receiving a monthly annuity, or plan to apply for a retirement annuity under SURS within the next three (3) months?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the minimum of an Associate's degree and 1-3 years related work experience in a laboratory environment?

• YES

• NO

• • Do you have demonstrated relevant science coursework and/or research experience in science related to the position?

• YES

• NO

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents