Staff Research Associate II (Multiple Positions)

Job Description

Open Until Filled.

School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics

This position currently reports to the Laboratory Support Unit Director in the School of Science, Engineering and Mathematics. The position is on-site and in-person and is located at the West Charleston, North Las Vegas, or Henderson campus. However, multi-campus travel may be required. Position priority tasks are the preparation and breakdown of equipment and supplies for science laboratory classroom instruction. Responsibilities include working with various equipment, chemicals and/or biological materials, and the proper handling, storage, and disposal, of equipment, various hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals, and biological materials in accordance with appropriate regulations/procedures.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Set-up and break-down of laboratory materials and equipment necessary for instructional laboratories for classes taught in the School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.
• Potential handling of live and preserved microbe, plant, and animal specimens.
• Preparing media, chemical solutions, and laboratory equipment.
• Using physical and/or biological sciences equipment that may include microscopes, general chemistry laboratory equipment, PCR thermocyclers, environmental chambers, autoclaves, simple electrical circuits, velocimeters, multimeters, and higher analytical equipment.
• Replenishing and maintaining an inventory of supplies and keeping inventory records.
• Maintaining clean, safe, organized laboratory areas.
• Properly handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including biological, chemical and/or electronics waste.
• Coordinating with the supervisor, other Staff Research Associates, Academic Faculty, and the Office of Environmental Health and Safety.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required area of specialization and one year of professional research experience either in the field or in a laboratory; OR one year of experience as a Staff Research Associate I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Preferred Qualifications

Degree or certification in physical or life sciences and experience, background, or certification with higher analytical equipment such as Scanning Electron Microscopes, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, LIBS microscopes, Chromatographs, Mass spectrometers, UV/VIS, or similar, will also be considered.

Weekly Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

Starting Salary

Grade 31, Step 1 - $54,434.16

Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent 19.25% PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume - List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
• Cover letter
• Unofficial College Transcripts (optional) - If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the job posting.

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