Laboratory Technician: Science - Temporary, Part-Time

Laboratory Technician: Science - Temporary, Part-Time

Salary

$19.58 Hourly

Location

Multiple Locations - Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

2026-TEMP-00402

Department

MC-Science Division

Opening Date

10/13/2026

Closing Date

10/23/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Grade

US

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Were excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

Were committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role youre applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

Hours Per Week: Up to 19.5 hours per week

Department: Science - Multi Campus

The Sciences Laboratory Technician provides lab services for the College's Science department. Prepares equipment and laboratory materials for classroom activities, demonstrations, and lab exercises. Assists with the inventory of supplies, equipment, and other materials needed for the daily operations of the lab.

There are opportunities available at multiple PCC campuses.

The work schedule for this position may include working evenings and weekends.

About Temporary Employment:

This position has 2 vacant positions and will establish a qualified applicant pool for part-time temporary positions. Applications will remain active for 6 months to a year and selected candidates may be contacted as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise. Placement in the pool does not guarantee employment. The applicant pool will be refreshed annually.

Temporary applicants may be hired for specific assignments or placed in an applicant pool for future opportunities, depending on enrollment levels and business needs. If selected from this pool of applicants, candidates contacted will receive details regarding the specific assignment and will have the opportunity to confirm interest and availability.

We are seeking dedicated part-time temporary employees to join our qualified applicant pool. Selected candidates will be considered for placement as positions become available or when immediate staffing needs arise.

Part-time temporary roles offer flexible scheduling and the opportunity to support a diverse population of students in achieving their educational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of various equipment, instructional media, subculturing and maintaining protist cultures, and other materials used for class exercises, experiments, and demonstrations

• Organizes, develops, and maintains laboratory documents essential for lab experiments. Prepares and disseminates safety data for classroom use

• Prepares classrooms and learning labs for student use during operating hours, cleans and disinfects equipment and workspace, and locks and unlocks doors to the laboratory, classrooms, and learning labs

• Inventories stock and enters information into the Laboratory Information Management SystemR

• Purchase of materials/equipment as approved. Receives, verifies, and enters order information into the Laboratory Information Management System.

• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

• One (1) to three (3) years of related experience in a laboratory

OR

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Associate degree in Applied Science or a closely related field of study

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Biology or a closely related field of study

• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience with a laboratory in an Institution of higher learning

Other Requirements:

• May require Hazardous Materials Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices

• Knowledge of internal and external customer service principles and practices

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques

• Knowledge and application of various instructional methodologies

• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)

• Skill in organization, coordination, and management

• Skill in problem solving

• Ability to develop and maintain effective and positive working relationships

• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the positio

Physical Requirements:

• Positions in this class typically require: talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and fine finger movements - using the fingers to manipulate and handle objects such as typing, sorting papers, activating button, sorting/separating small parts; balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting

• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, dusts, chemicals, workspace restrictions, and intense noises

• Must be capable of wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: goggles, gloves, closed-toe-shoes, face shield, dust masks, and lab coats/aprons

• Must be able to handle and safely dispose of chemicals, solutions, and bio-hazardous materials common to the science department

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

No benefits are available.

01

You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02

Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

03

This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

05

Please select your highest level of education.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Relevant Certificates or Vocational Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Terminal or Doctoral Degree

06

How many years of experience do you have in a laboratory setting?

07

What fields of science have you worked in? Which fields of science are you most comfortable working in, and least comfortable in? Why?

08

The Division of Sciences is recruiting lab technicians (temporary, part-time, 19.5hrs/wk) at various campuses. Lab Technicians, while assigned a home campus, are required to work at multiple campus locations when needed. Indicate which campus(s) you would prefer to work at and why: Downtown, East, Northwest, West.

09

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

10

What is your availability?

11

Are you available to work evenings and/or weekends?

• Yes
• No

12

If an offer of employment is made, when would you be available to begin?

Required Question

Employer Pima Community College District (AZ)

Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180

Phone (520) 206-4624

(520)206-4500

Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html