Life Sciences Laboratory Staff

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

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The life science department runs roughly 65 laboratory sections of various science classes, providing materials for almost 1,500 students each semester. Lab staff provide essential support to lab managers, instructors and course coordinators by maintaining lab cleanliness, preparing samples and equipment, and ensuring smooth daily operations to facilitate classroom experiments.

* Prepare, label, and organize various samples and media for classroom and student use

* Clean, sterilize and maintain laboratory spaces and the equipment they contain

* Stock and manage inventory of laboratory supplies and chemical solutions

* Perform basic laboratory tests and quality control and assist with more complex tests

* Follow strict aseptic and chemical hygiene and laboratory safety protocols

* Dispose of hazardous materials according to regulations

* Assist with data entry and basic administrative tasks

* High School Diploma and 18 years of age required, some college coursework in life science field preferred

* Strong organizational skills

* Attention to detail

* Ability to work independently and part of a team

* Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and safety standards is preferred but not required

Ability to lift 75lbs from the ground to 36" with assistance.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.