Job Details

Sciences Safety Officer/Technician

Position Number: 9934718
Location: Worcester, United States
Position Type: Occupational and Environmental Safety

Sciences Safety Officer/Technician

Category: Professional
Department: School for Math, Science, & Engineering
Locations: Worcester, MA
Posted:
Closes: 12/01/2026
Type:
Position ID: 206273

General Statement

For over fifty years, Quinsigamond Community College has provided opportunities for a first-rate education and personal growth to thousands of area men and women. Some students choose to prepare for immediate entry into a career field. Some choose to transfer to bachelor's level programs at four-year colleges and universities, and some choose opportunities for personal growth and cultural enrichment. Quinsigamond Community College is seeking student-centered faculty and staff who are committed to the community college mission and actively engaged in promoting diversity.

The Sciences Safety Officer/Technician is responsible for the management of laboratories in the science area. The Sciences Safety Officer/Technician works in close consultation with the Coordinator of the Department of Natural Sciences.

Supervision Received

Reports to the Dean School of Math, Science, and Engineering

Supervision Exercised

The Sciences Safety Officer/Technician supervises part-time lab assistants and work study students.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures sciences laboratory safety compliance at the main campus and all satellite campuses.
Ensures proper biohazardous waste disposal compliance at all campuses.
Working with other Science Safety Officers/Technicians, maintains laboratory safety equipment at all campuses, maintains and updates all laboratory safety documents, and conducts laboratory safety training for all department personnel.
Supervises the maintenance of the laboratories to meet applicable health and safety codes specific to Quinsigamond Community College.
Ensures that faculty and students are informed about the approved laboratory policies and procedures.
Responsible for prepping designated, traditional laboratories in biology, chemistry and physical science courses. This includes assigning duties and scheduling of part-time laboratory staff.
Provides assistance to faculty and students in the use of virtual laboratories, scientific software and related transducers.
Orders new and replacement equipment and materials and conducts and maintains inventories and receipt of supplies.
Maintains and care for laboratory equipment.
Actively supports the teaching and learning process; practice honesty and integrity in and out of the classroom; strives to create and support a student-centered environment while fostering academic innovation and excellence.
Works actively with other areas of the college to ensure a spirit of college wide collaboration, collegiality, civility, and teamwork. Respects the function of dissent in an academic institution while advancing a collegial atmosphere of campus collaboration.
Embraces the ideals of diversity and inclusiveness and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.
Provides flexible, responsive and high quality service to all, be they students, community, or staff, and continue assessing processes and procedures and revise accordingly.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related field; with one year of experience involving laboratory operations; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Proficient in preparing solutions.
Familiarity with good laboratory practices.
Ability to follow procedures for disposal of contaminants, chemical, and bio-hazardous waste.
Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Computer literate.
Ability to carry 35 lbs.
Valid state driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with computers and Microsoft applications.
Familiarity with educational physics equipment (e.g., air tracks and electricity & magnetism equipment)
Experience in maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills.

Additional Information:

Quinsigamond Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Quinsigamond Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core values at Quinsigamond Community College. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive, respectful, and equitable environment for all students, staff, and faculty. Every member on our college campus enriches our diversity. We support inclusion and are dedicated to ensuring equity in access to opportunities.

Quinsigamond Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be required to complete a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI/SORI) request.

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