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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for laboratory instructor in Pittsburgh, PA is $26.27, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.49 and $29.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Laboratory Instructor vs Laboratory Technician?

AspectLaboratory InstructorLaboratory Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in a science field; teaching certification may be preferredAssociate's or bachelor's degree in a science or technical field; specialized certifications may be advantageous
Work EnvironmentEducational settings such as colleges or universities, leading labs and instructing studentsResearch labs, industrial settings, or healthcare facilities performing technical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageEducational institutions, academiaResearch institutions, healthcare, industry

Laboratory Instructors primarily focus on teaching and guiding students in laboratory settings within educational institutions, often requiring teaching credentials. Laboratory Technicians perform technical and operational tasks in research or industrial labs, emphasizing hands-on technical skills. While both roles involve laboratory work, their main functions and work environments differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Laboratory Instructor job openings in Pittsburgh, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 42% Part Time, and 8% Temporary. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,634 per year, or $26.3 per hour.

Faculty.Instructor.Visiting Laboratory

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh (Oakland Campus) invites applications for up to nine (9) Visiting Laboratory Instructor positions with an anticipated start date of August 15, 2026. These positions are for one, academic year (August 15, 2026 - May 15, 2027). These positions are outside of the tenure stream and will require administrative and budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the positions are filled. These positions are within the undergraduate teaching laboratory program, which has labs that begin at 8 am, 1 pm, and 6 pm. Visiting Laboratory Instructor duties will consist of teaching four laboratory and recitation sections a week (or equivalent), as well as other activities associated with these assignments (such as office hours, grading, etc.). Contributions to mentoring graduate student teaching assistants and assisting with the necessary administrative aspects of a vibrant and large laboratory instruction program are also expected of successful candidates.

Minimum qualifications: Applicants should have earned a minimum of a bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline from an accredited university. Candidates possessing a special awareness of chemical safety practices and with demonstrated experience teaching university chemistry laboratories are especially desirable.

Application process: Applicants should provide a cover letter that includes a short summary of qualifications (one page maximum), a resume or curriculum vitae (no page restriction), and a statement of teaching preparation and experience commensurate with the position (one page maximum). In addition, the names of two persons who can serve as references, along with their email addresses and telephone numbers, should be provided as a separate, stand-alone document.

Visit our website at http://www.chem.pitt.edu, to learn more about our department.

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