Student Worker - STEM Research Laboratory Technician

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Job description

Nevada State College (NSC) appreciates your interest in employment. To ensure your application process runs smoothly, we ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

• The required documents are listed below on the posting. Your application may not be considered if you do not attach the required documents.
• Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account. Completed applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
• Please note, recruitment will close without notice when a hiring decision has been made.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources department at or .

Job Description

Nevada State College (NSC) invites application for the position of STEM Research Laboratory Technician. The STEM Research Laboratory Technician will provide laboratory support for the PaLS STEM researchers. The position reports to the Undergraduate Research Program Director and will work in the Liberal Arts and Sciences under the supervision of the Physical and Life Sciences faculty and research lab director. The STEM research laboratory technician will conduct of moderate to advanced research in the fields of chemistry, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, or ecology. This position, requires prior research experience and technical skills to be able to perform complex lab experiments independently. Additionally, the lab technician will take on a leadership role in the laboratory, training other students on the use of equipment and common laboratory practices. Finally, the lab technician is also required to have a rigorous safety training to be able to work with hazardous materials, monitor laboratory work, including the activities of staff and student researchers to ensure compliance with lab safety and maintain a clean working area.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Nevada State College, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely under-served student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), NSC is a college where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 45% are Hispanic, 14% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 24% are White, and 9% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the college and progress its mission, the college dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of NSC, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

Assist with planning and performing research projects in various research contexts (i.e., chemistry, microbiology, genetics, ecology) as directed by the undergraduate research program director and faculty researchers including:

• Assist with and conduct research including laboratory and field experiments utilizing standard techniques and equipment such as, but not limited to: Crystallization, Autoclave operation, DNA Extraction, PCR, DNA sequencing, NMR spectroscopy.
• Assist with media preparation, data collection including field data collection
• Perform routine logging and testing of samples.
• Process, organize and summarize data, reporting experimental results using a variety spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms.
• Prepare chemical reagents and biological media, as needed.
• Assist with ensuring laboratory safety, monitor proper function of lab equipment/instruments, supply and chemical inventory.
• Continue laboratory safety training to ensure the most current practices.
• Promote student and faculty safe lab practices.
• Maintain refrigerators/freezers daily temperature logs.
• Unbox and log lab supply shipments and take cardboard boxes to recycling.
• Maintain appropriate labeling and disposals of biological and chemical hazards.
• Maintain glassware by cleaning, washing, sterilizing, and distributing
• Keep the lab work space neat and clean.
• Organizing lab shelves, drawers and maintain the inventory of supplies and chemicals.
• Maintain inventory system of supplies by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keep equipment clean and operating according to the manufacturer equipment maintenance schedule.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Must be enrolled as a degree seeking student with a minimum of 6 credits in the current or upcoming semester at NSC, preferably in a related discipline.
• Skills and Experience: Prior research experience and/or relevant course work (e.g., chemistry, genetics, biochemistry, and related laboratory courses) completed
• Demonstrated abilities in laboratory techniques required.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (NSC does not sponsor employment-related visas)

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Due to the current health and safety emergency declaration, anyone hired must receive a complete (and verified) COVID-19 vaccination series or an approved medical or religious waiver request as a term and condition of employment prior to any start date at any Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institution.

Work Hours:

Student employees can work up to 19.5 hours per week.

Hourly Rate:

$12.00 per hour

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

NSC employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSC, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at NSC and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt
No

Full-Time Equivalent
12.5%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at .

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State College

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Student candidates are encouraged to visit the Career Services Center (RSC 128 | | ) to receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, and/or interview skills.

Posting Close Date
10/8/2021

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State College does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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