What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician (2 positions) position at Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute?
Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician (2 positions)
Location: Gloucester, MA (55 Blackburn Center) / Boston, MA (TBD)
Department: Academy
Reports to: Lead Teacher
Full-time: 40 hours/week, starting June 30, 2025
About the Role
This isn’t your average teaching position. As a Teaching Assistant & Lab Technician at Gloucester Biotechnology Academy, you’ll benefit from a low student-to-teacher ratio, engaged students, and strong community support. Our graduates log more lab hours in nine months than most four-year degree programs, preparing them for impactful careers in biotech, life sciences, and pharmaceuticals.
In this role, you'll be part of a dynamic, supportive teaching team, assisting with lab instruction, curriculum development, and daily lab operations. A passion for both teaching and science is essential. With our program expanding to Boston, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing, high-impact STEM initiative—one that truly changes lives.
Key Responsibilities
· Assist in teaching laboratory technique and instrumentation
· Lead classroom instruction as comfort level allows
· Provide student assessments, feedback and professional development
· Support curricula improvement and test new protocols
· Prepare materials and set up labs for daily experiments
· Maintain chemical, consumable and equipment inventory
· Manage waste streams including consumables recycling and biohazardous materials disposal
· Perform routine maintenance of instruments and safety equipment
· Engage in community outreach, recruitment, internships and alumni support
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology or equivalent laboratory experience/training.
• Passion and enthusiasm for teaching and mentoring.
• Experience with modern biotechnology instrumentation and methods.
• Sound understanding of accepted laboratory techniques and practices.
• Ability to explain scientific concepts to non-scientists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• High energy, can-do attitude, capable of working in a dynamic environment.
• Proactive, adaptable, and team oriented.
• Commitment to GMGI’s mission and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
About The Academy & GMGI
Gloucester Biotechnology Academy is a hands-on vocational program training young adults for careers in life science and biotech labs. As the educational arm of Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute (GMGI), it supports GMGI’s mission to advance scientific research, education, and economic growth on Cape Ann. With exceptional graduation and job placement rates, the Academy is expanding to meet growing industry demand with a fantastic team ready to lead the organization into its next chapter.
GMGI’s ambitious mission addresses critical challenges facing our oceans, human health and the environment through innovative scientific research and education. By bringing world-class science and transformative workforce development to Gloucester’s historic waterfront, GMGI is catalyzing the regional economy.
Work Environment & Benefits
Based in Gloucester, MA, with the potential opportunity to expand into roles in Boston. A generous benefits package is provided, and salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications. GMGI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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