Instructional Technologist A, Biology Laboratory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Community College of Philadelphia

Job Title: Instructional Technologist A, Biology Laboratory
Salary Range: $57,253.00 - $80,688.00 Annually
Location: All Campuses - Philadelphia, PA
Job Type: Calendar Year Faculty
Job Number: 2026-00091
Department: Biology
FLSA: Exempt

Job Description:

Success starts at Community College of Philadelphia. Innovators and difference makers work at Community College of Philadelphia. Diversity thrives at Community College of Philadelphia. We are a college that is committed to promoting a work environment that attracts and retains talented and diverse faculty and staff. We challenge each other and ourselves to achieve at the highest level while contributing to the mission of the College and the betterment of Philadelphia. We value and support an intellectually dynamic community to prepare our students for global citizenship. Join us and become a part of a community that has long been and will continue to be generators of generational chance in this city and beyond.

Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, associate-degree-granting institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. Its programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences, career technologies, and basic academic skills provide a coherent foundation for college transfer, employment and lifelong learning. The College serves Philadelphia by preparing its students to be informed and concerned citizens, active participants in the cultural life of the city, and enabled to meet the changing needs of business, industry and the professions. To help address broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and beyond, the College draws together students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds and seeks to provide the programs and support they need to achieve their goals.

Position Summary

Biology Laboratory Instructional Technologist provides operational, technical, and administrative support for Biology teaching laboratories across multiple campus locations. The position is responsible for laboratory preparation, equipment maintenance, inventory management, safety compliance, and coordination of laboratory resources to ensure effective instructional delivery. The Laboratory Instructional Technologist collaborates with faculty and laboratory personnel to support student learning, maintain regulatory compliance, and promote efficient laboratory operations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute laboratory operations across multiple courses and campus locations, including laboratory setup and breakdown, solution and media preparation, sanitization and sterilization procedures, and hazardous waste management.
• Develop and maintain laboratory preparation schedules and operational plans to ensure timely and effective support for all instructional laboratories.
• Collaborate with faculty to identify equipment, supply, and resource needs; support implementation of new laboratory exercises, instructional activities, and course-specific laboratory requirements.
• Implement and maintain standardized laboratory procedures and workflows to promote operational efficiency, consistency, and quality.
• Monitor inventory levels, forecast supply needs, maintain inventory records, support purchasing activities, and assist with annual inventory audits.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibration records, chemical inventories, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documentation, and other required operational records.

• Support implementation of laboratory safety programs, standard operating procedures, and departmental safety requirements; participate in laboratory inspections, emergency preparedness activities, and safety training initiatives.
• Orient and train student workers, work-study students, and new laboratory personnel on laboratory procedures, equipment use, and safety practices.
• Maintain laboratory records, safety documentation, and data management systems to support compliance, reporting, and efficient laboratory operations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance laboratory operations, safety, instructional effectiveness, and student success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Chair or laboratory leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology or equivalent discipline
• Two years of laboratory experience in an academic, research, healthcare, or industry setting.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining laboratory equipment and managing laboratory inventories.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic recordkeeping systems.
• Familiarity with laboratory tools like microscopes, pipettes, centrifuges, and scales.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and taking precise measurements.
• Safety Protocols: Understanding of chemical hazards, safety data sheets (SDS), and proper protective equipment (PPE).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for long periods, perform repetitive tasks, and lift laboratory supplies weighing up to 30–45 lbs.
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, or General Biology laboratories.
• Experience with chemical hygiene plans, laboratory safety programs, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience training student workers or laboratory personnel.

If you are required to submit references in your application, please provide your current supervisor and two previous supervisor's contact information.

Please note - CCP will not contact your references until a contingent offer has been made. You will have the opportunity to alert your references and current employer prior to the reference check process beginning.

Thank you for your interest in opportunities at Community College of Philadelphia. Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits package available to administrative employees.

Calendar Year Full-Time Faculty employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage at no cost (PPO buy-up plan available at a cost)

• College-paid life insurance and long-term disability

• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% College contribution when you contribute 5%

• Generous paid time off, including:

  • Vacation time: 23 paid vacation days; prorated based on hire date

  • Personal time: 22.5 hours annually (3 days - prorated based on hire date)

  • Sick time: paid at 100% with appropriate documentation

  • Paid bereavement leave

  • Paid holidays

• Tuition remission (100%) for employees and eligible dependents

• Forgivable Loan Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Additional perks include winter break, spring break, and summer hours (4-day workweek)

For additional details, please visit our benefits page.

Do you have at least a bachelor's degree in Biology or equivalent discipline?

• Yes
• No

Do you have at least two years of laboratory experience in an academic, research, healthcare, or industry setting?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience maintaining laboratory equipment and managing laboratory inventories?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience supporting Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, or General Biology laboratories?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience with chemical hygiene plans, laboratory safety programs, and regulatory compliance?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience training student workers or laboratory personnel?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience teaching diverse student populations?

• Yes
• No

Are you bilingual or have other language proficiency?

• Yes
• No

Do you have experience teaching at a community college?

• Yes
• No