What are the responsibilities and job description for the LC & BC3 @ LP Biology/Chemistry Lab Tech position at Butler County Community College?
REGULAR PART-TIME POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of
Biology/Chemistry Laboratory Technician at BC3 @ Lawrence Crossing and BC3 @ LindenPointe. This
is a regular part-time position that will begin immediately. Flexible work schedule available to support the
needs of the labs. Evening hours may be required. Travel to Main Campus is expected for training the
first year and occasionally after that.
Reporting to the Coordinator of Science and Technology Labs, the Biology/Chemistry Laboratory
Technician is responsible for preparing materials for biology labs, assigned physical science labs, and
Descriptive Chemistry labs at Lawrence Crossing, and at LindenPointe, when needed. In addition, the
technician is responsible for obtaining supplies needed for the labs, the collection, recording, and storage
of chemical and biohazardous waste, inventory of equipment and supplies at this site, maintaining the
Lawrence Crossing SDS book and List of Chemicals, organizing and maintaining the labs and prep rooms
to create a safe working environment, and arranging for the repair of dysfunctional equipment. Bachelor’s
Degree from an accredited institution in Biology or a related field and one year of experience in biology or
chemistry laboratory work required. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Hourly rate will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin
immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile
along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university
transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any
materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search
will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently
employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university
transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and
attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received
after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office
at 724-287-8711 Ext. 8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of
Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with six (6)
locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3
has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. Our BC3 @ Lawrence
Crossing site is located in New Castle, PA. Our BC3 @ LindenPointe site is located in Hermitage, PA.
BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 55 career and transfer programs. The College is going “all in” for its Shaffer School of Nursing
and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied
Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program.
Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement
Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Robotics, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and
Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to
degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students
annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety – fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police
training.
The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute
substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3
as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today’s higher education
landscape. For the eighth time since 2015, BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania
by Schools.com, BestColleges.com, and Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit www.bc3.edu.
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
