Laboratory Instructor Jobs
Laboratory Instructor jobs are open across community colleges, universities, healthcare training programs, and vocational schools, from adjunct and entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in chemistry, biology, anatomy, and clinical skills labs. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Summary:
This position is being filled on a permanent basis to support current operational requirements. The selected candidate should understand that this is a permanent position.
- Serves as Subject matter expert and primary instructor for the laboratory and blood bank section operations courses
- Serves as the primary instructor for all end user level biomedical equipment training assigned to the laboratory and blood bank sections
- Serves as the primary instructor for essential laboratory tasks and skills
- Serves as the primary instructor for OHIT and other computer-based programs as they pertain to the Laboratory and Blood Bank Section
- Serves as a primary instructor on 2D/ 3D computer design software (ex: AutoDise) as it pertains to DEPMEDS and laboratory section set-up planning
- Serves as a primary instructor for core DEPMEDS courses
- Serves as a primary or assistant instructor for Field Sanitation course material
- Serves as site faculty and assistant instructor for BLS courses
- Works with clinical training manager to develop training scenarios for customer units on laboratory and blood bank operations
- Serves as the sub hand receipt holder and is end user responsible for equipment assigned to the laboratory and blood bank sections
- Responsible for identifying material requirements for the laboratory and blood bank sections
- Shall have experience with the military training concepts and organizational structure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
- Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum four (4) years of recent experience with the military as a Commissioned or Non-Commissioned Officer (E-5 or above) in a Role 3 or 4 medical treatment facility as a 68K or Microbiologist or equivalent sister service MOS
- Shall have experience with the military training concepts and organizational structure
- Shall obtain rough terrain forklift license within 90 days of hire
- Shall possess or obtain BLS instructor certification within 180 days of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Summary:
This position is being filled on a permanent basis to support current operational requirements. The selected candidate should understand that this is a permanent position.
- Serves as Subject matter expert and primary instructor for the laboratory and blood bank section operations courses
- Serves as the primary instructor for all end user level biomedical equipment training assigned to the laboratory and blood bank sections
- Serves as the primary instructor for essential laboratory tasks and skills
- Serves as the primary instructor for OHIT and other computer-based programs as they pertain to the Laboratory and Blood Bank Section
- Serves as a primary instructor on 2D/ 3D computer design software (ex: AutoDise) as it pertains to DEPMEDS and laboratory section set-up planning
- Serves as a primary instructor for core DEPMEDS courses
- Serves as a primary or assistant instructor for Field Sanitation course material
- Serves as site faculty and assistant instructor for BLS courses
- Works with clinical training manager to develop training scenarios for customer units on laboratory and blood bank operations
- Serves as the sub hand receipt holder and is end user responsible for equipment assigned to the laboratory and blood bank sections
- Responsible for identifying material requirements for the laboratory and blood bank sections
- Shall have experience with the military training concepts and organizational structure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate
- Highly proficient in using Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
- Minimum four (4) years of recent experience with the military as a Commissioned or Non-Commissioned Officer (E-5 or above) in a Role 3 or 4 medical treatment facility as a 68K or Microbiologist or equivalent sister service MOS
- Shall have experience with the military training concepts and organizational structure
- Shall obtain rough terrain forklift license within 90 days of hire
- Shall possess or obtain BLS instructor certification within 180 days of hire
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in laboratory instructor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, or clinical science
- Hands-on experience operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment used in course curricula
- Ability to enforce laboratory safety protocols and comply with OSHA, chemical hygiene, and institutional safety standards
- Prior teaching, tutoring, or laboratory supervision experience in an academic or clinical training setting
- Strong skills in explaining technical procedures clearly to students at varying levels of prior knowledge
- Familiarity with laboratory management software, digital data collection tools, or learning management systems used in course delivery
Tips for Your Laboratory Instructor Job Search
Tailor your resume to lab context
List every instrument, software, and safety protocol you've taught or supervised by name. Hiring committees want to see that you've run gel electrophoresis, managed fume hood maintenance, or trained students on microscopy, not that you have general lab skills.
Get your safety certifications current
Many postings require current OSHA 10, CLIA waiver familiarity, or bloodborne pathogen certification before interviews begin. Renew or add these before you apply, because hiring coordinators often screen on credentials before reading anything else.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists laboratory instructor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your discipline and experience level and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your discipline exactly
A posting for an anatomy lab instructor is not interchangeable with one for a chemistry lab instructor. Search by your specific subject area, because departments almost never hire across disciplines, and a mismatched application rarely advances past initial review.
Prepare a teaching demonstration before interviews
Many institutions ask you to run a short lab segment or explain a procedure to a mock class as part of the interview. Prepare a ten-minute walkthrough of a standard lab you've taught, with clear safety callouts and student-engagement moments built in.
Negotiate for prep time and supply budgets
Lab instructor offers often come with undefined prep hours and no line-item supply allowance. Ask specifically how many weekly prep hours are built into the contract and whether consumable supplies are budgeted per section, before you sign.
Laboratory Instructor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most laboratory instructors?
The most active employers for laboratory instructors right now are Minnesota State, Hillsborough County Public Schools, and Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health, and the most openings are in Florida, Texas, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Community colleges and regional universities with large allied health programs tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many laboratory instructor jobs are remote?
About 0% of laboratory instructor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most lab instruction roles. The sub-areas most compatible with remote work include online anatomy and physiology courses that use virtual dissection software and simulation-based clinical skills training, where physical lab access is not required.
How do you become a laboratory instructor?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, though many institutions prefer or require a master's degree for credit-bearing courses. Gain hands-on lab experience through research positions, clinical work, or laboratory technician roles in your field. Pursue safety certifications relevant to your discipline, such as OSHA 10 or bloodborne pathogen training. Then apply to adjunct or part-time instructor positions to build a formal teaching record before pursuing full-time roles.
Can you get hired as a laboratory instructor with little experience?
Yes, entry-level laboratory instructor positions exist, particularly at community colleges and vocational programs that prioritize hands-on field experience over formal teaching credentials. Emphasize any time you trained coworkers, supervised students during internships, or led demonstrations in a lab setting. Applying for adjunct or part-time lab assistant roles first is a practical way to build a teaching record that full-time postings require.
What does the laboratory instructor interview process look like?
Most institutions conduct an initial screening call with HR or a department coordinator, followed by a panel interview with faculty and a lab coordinator. Many hiring committees then request a teaching demonstration where you walk through a standard lab procedure or explain a concept to a mock student group. Some programs also ask about your experience managing lab safety incidents and your approach to accommodating students who need extra guidance during hands-on work.
Where can I find and apply to laboratory instructor jobs?
You can find and apply to laboratory instructor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges, universities, healthcare training programs, and vocational schools across the United States. Find roles that match your discipline and experience level and apply directly to each listing from the job page.
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