<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Accepting Applications for Academic Year 2025-2026</p> <p>The Veterinary Technology Program Laboratory Assistant works collaboratively and effectively with Massasoit Community College faculty and staff to provide program students with an influential learning experience and to promote teamwork and student success. This position provides various forms of support to course instructors by performing a variety of functions under the supervision of the instructor. Functions include preparation for laboratory sessions, and the teaching, mentorship, and oversight of students.</p> <p>Laboratory Assistants are required to/responsible for:</p> <ul> <li>Assist the instructor in the oversight of all laboratory activities for a specific course </li><li>Maintain a safe and supportive atmosphere for all students </li><li>Follow and enforce safety guidelines at all times </li><li>Observe student performance and provide feedback to the course instructor </li><li>Assist with the set-up of needed equipment, materials and supplies for each lab session under the supervision of the course instructor and the Vet Tech Lab Tech </li><li>Assist with laboratory clean up and in ensuring that the laboratory space is left clean, neat and organized </li><li>Be familiar with all procedures and skills involved in each laboratory session </li><li>Assist the instructor by providing instructional support for course topics </li><li>Attend all scheduled laboratory sessions </li><li>Attend meetings and training as scheduled by the course instructor or program coordinator </li><li>Be familiar with and understand IACUC protocols </li><li>Assist in ensuring all IACUC protocols are strictly adhered to </li><li>Perform appropriate animal care and use documentation as directed by the instructor </li><li>Follow Massasoit Community College and the Veterinary Technology Program policies and procedures </li><li>Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must be a credentialed veterinary technician or licensed doctor of veterinary medicine </li><li>Associate degree or higher </li><li>Must be knowledgeable in course content </li><li>Recent work experience related to course content </li><li>Teaching experience in higher education and/or at the community college level is strongly preferred </li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body </li><li>Ability to contribute to a positive and supportive team culture </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Position Status: Position Status: Part-time, Non-Benefitted Massachusetts Community College Council (MCCC) Union position. For classification specification details please follow this link https://www.mass.edu/forfacstaff/classificationspecs/home.asp</p> <p>Hours: 18 hours/week (not to exceed 936 hours annually) Schedule dependent on the course offered.</p> <p>Large Animal- Mondays 3:00pm-7:15pm Fall semester</p> <p>Salary: $35.31 per hour</p> <p>Worksite: The Canton Campus of Massasoit Community College (travel to other instructional sites as needed)</p> <p>Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2026, or open until filled</p> <p>THIS APPLICANT POOL IS VALID THROUGH AUGUST 31, 2026. APPLICANTS WISHING TO REMAIN IN THE POOL AFTER THIS DATE MUST REAPPLY AND UPDATE THEIR INFORMATION.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>A cover letter and resume are required, please apply online. Resumes will NOT be considered without an accompanying cover letter.</p> <p>Please Note: Faxed, emailed, or mailed in resumes and/or materials will NOT be accepted. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback on application statuses. Please refrain from contacting the hiring manager and/or hiring department via phone, email, fax, mail, third person party or vendor and in person. Failure to comply, may result in application withdrawal.</p> <p>Massasoit Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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 Title IX and Compliance Officer, Amee Synnott, 508-588-9100, x1304, Brockton Campus, Administration Building, Room 219, asynnott@massasoit.mass.edu, or the Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Eraj Mashmasarmi, 508-588-9100, x1901, Brockton Campus, Student Center, Room SC208a, emashmasa@massasoit.mass.edu, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.</p>