Laboratory Assistant & Adjunct Faculty Administrative Support

Job Summary: MidAmerica Nazarene University located in Olathe Kansas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Laboratory Assistant and Adjunct Support position supporting the Department of Natural Health and Mathematical Sciences. This is a part-time 20 hour per week position providing hands-on support for the departments teaching laboratories as well as administrative support for adjunct faculty. Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a commitment to higher education delivered with a Christ-centered worldview a strong commitment to the servant leadership model and be able to successfully perform the following responsibilities.

Position Description:

• Maintains laboratory spaces in a clean organized and safe condition including equipment glassware and workstations.
• Maintains accurate chemical and biological inventory including proper labeling storage and disposal in accordance with safety regulations and institutional policy.
• Prepares laboratory materials reagents specimens and equipment for scheduled labs at the direction of faculty.
• Sets up and breaks down lab stations before and after scheduled class sessions.
• Orders and restocks laboratory supplies chemicals and equipment and maintains related purchasing and safety documentation.
• Supports compliance with OSHA EPA and other applicable safety standards.
• Assists faculty with the calibration troubleshooting and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Supports proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and biological materials.
• Assists faculty in preparing lab manuals handouts and instructional materials as needed.
• Provides administrative support to adjunct faculty with the department.
• Works collegially with faculty staff and students across the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by faculty or the Department Chair.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelors degree in a natural or health science field (e.g. Biology Chemistry) preferred or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.
• Prior experience working in a laboratory setting preferably in an academic or educational environment.
• Knowledge of proper chemical handling storage and safety procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently manage time effectively and meet preparation deadlines for scheduled labs.
• Ability to lift and move laboratory equipment and supplies as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students.

Application:

• Letter of application
• Current resume
• Names and contact information for three professional references
• Statement of faith including personal faith history and vision for supporting a Christ-centered university community. (2 pages maximum)

Questions about the application process may be directed to the HR Generalist Abigail Harris at . Questions about the position may be directed to Leigh Kreshel Chair of the Natural Health and Mathematical Sciences Department at .

Statement of Faith: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an intentionally Christian Community and desires that all employees in positions of leadership reflect a foundational Christian position in word attitude and action. While there is no predetermined length or format for the Personal Statement of Faith the norm is a one or two page narrative document describing the applicants central Christian beliefs significant formative influences in the applicants Christian experience (e.g. religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of ones faith ones family and/or home life spiritual aspirations) and ways in which the applicants faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

MidAmerica is very much interested in reviewing applications from qualified members of traditionally underrepresented groups in America including women and racial and ethnic minorities. MidAmerica Nazarene University policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race sex religion* age color creed national or ethnic origin marital status disability genetic information or any other legally protected class in the recruitment and admission of students in the hiring process during employment and in the operation of all university programs activities and services.

*Christian faith and employment at MidAmerica Nazarene University: MidAmerica Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII Section 702-703 U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith active participation in a local church and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Read the universitys full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at Experience:

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