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Laboratory Assistant III, STEM (FT) CF1N11612NASC

College Of DuPage


Job Location:

Glen Ellyn, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Laboratory Assistant III STEM (FT) CF1N11612NASC
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepare materials supplies and equipment for all Biology Zoology Microbiology Botany Anatomy and Physiology laboratories.

  • Propose Biology budget capital supplies and maintenance for approval.
  • Purchase materials as approved for classes.
  • Maintain security and complete inventory on all material and equipment.
  • Repair or have serviced non-functioning equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness of 10 labs and 3 prep rooms.
  • Prepare media and maintain cultures of bacteria for Microbiology classes.
  • Clean and sterilize used materials.
  • Properly dispose of biohazard waste.
  • Prepare materials and equipment required for daily laboratory experiments.
  • Maintain the cadaver lab and cadavers.
  • Maintain live plants fish and protists.
  • Knowledge of hazardous chemical and working conditions as required by federal government.
  • Prepare lab room usage charts.
  • Assist students during open microbiology lab time.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • Qualifications:

    • Education
      • Bachelors Degree with biology/chemistry background required.
      • Masters Degree with biology/chemistry background preferred.
    • Experience
      • One year experience in laboratory and techniques in educational industrial labs or any equivalent combination of experience and/or training required.
      • Proficient in written and spoken English required.

    Working Conditions:

  • Microscopes autoclave computers incubators magnetic stirrers and water distillers.
  • On campus 40 hours per week.
  • Lifting 46-50 lbs. regularly.
  • Climb stairs and deliver materials to all laboratories.
  • Mix chemicals.
  • This position requires a background check and drug screen.
  • Hiring Range:
    Starting pay begins at $23.87/hr. based on experience.

    Competitive startingpay isdependent on education and of DuPage also offers a generous benefits planwhich includes paid time off tuition discounts for employees and dependents medical dental vision effective the first day of employment and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

    College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

    College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities programs and/or activities on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin ancestry veterans status marital status disability military status unfavorable discharge from military service or on any other basis protected by law.


    Required Experience:

    Junior IC


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