Job details

Great Basin College
  • Position Number: 6387049
  • Location: Elko, NV
  • Position Type: Laboratory and Research


Science Laboratory Coordinator

Thank you for your interest in employment with our institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
  • Draft applications are saved automatically and can be accessed through your candidate home account.
    • Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
    • Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
  • Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.


If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our Human Resources department at hr-employment@gbcnv.edu.

Job Description

Great Basin College (GBC) seeks a Science Laboratory Coordinator to join our small, yet dynamic interdisciplinary Science Department. The laboratory coordinator and instructor, in concert with the Science Department faculty manages all laboratories throughout GBC. This position will be located at the Elko Campus with some travel required to other campus locations (Winnemucca, Ely, and Pahrump) for lab oversight and assistance.

The lab coordinator oversight activities will include: maintaining lab environments in a clean, safe and orderly manner; maintenance of service records for equipment and appliances; order lab materials in a timely manner; maintenance of living organisms to include live microbiology cultures using aseptic techniques (this may include weekend hours upon occasion); assist in maintaining laboratory budgets and other duties as assigned. In consultation with the Science faculty this person will manage, prepare and set up laboratory exercise. Planning of lab exercise schedules with faculty is a key aspect of the position's responsibilities. Instructional activities may include substituting for full-time faculty or working as a part-time instructor in area of expertise.

The Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for a diverse array of tasks. The management of the laboratory and instructional aspects as described above are equally important roles, requiring the need for this person to be able to act independently and be able to prioritize items as needed.

Qualifications
  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in a science field is required.
  • Previous experience with a wide array of laboratory techniques, including chemical and microbiological, is preferred.
  • Previous experience in lab management is preferred.
  • Familiarity with and the ability to use standard PC tools and software is required, including but not limited to use of word processing, spreadsheets, email and the internet.


Responsibilities
  • Maintenance of lab spaces in a clean, safe and orderly manner.
  • Ordering of supplies needed for laboratory exercises in a timely manner.
  • In consultation with other Science faculty, manage, prepare, set up and take down laboratory exercises.
  • On a semester basis, keep copies of laboratory syllabi to assist planning.
  • Maintain appropriate records of ordered supplies, and consult with the Departmental Administrative Assistant and Department Chair on budgetary needs and issues.
  • Manage MSDS sheets, chemical storage and chemical safety in consultation with both Science Faculty and the Director of Environmental Health, Safety, and Security.
  • Maintain living organisms as required for labs, including plants, animals, protists and bacteria.
  • Perform routine, regular maintenance and adjustment of lab equipment, or schedule technical assistance. Maintain service records for equipment and appliances.
  • Supervise work study students who will assist with basic lab preparation and maintenance activities.
  • In consultation with Science Department Chair, the Lab Coordinator may be assigned to teach entire lab sections, or substitute for regular Science faculty in individual lab exercises as needed. Overload salary will be provided when the Lab Coordinator is assigned responsibility for teaching a laboratory section.
  • When requested by faculty, and in consultation with Science Department Chair, the Laboratory Manager & Instructor may create and/or administrate lab quizzes and exams.
  • Provide an accessible contact for students as needed. When requested by faculty, assist with student projects as needed.
  • Be proactive in the design and implementation of new lab exercises. The Lab Coordinator is expected to keep current with new texts, modalities, and techniques in lab instruction, while conveying this information to faculty is an expectation of this position.
  • Assist with research projects as needed.


Travel

The position does require travel to other campus locations and throughout the service area, which could include occasional overnight stays with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Travel is part of supporting students and programs across the region. A strong commitment to serving rural communities is essential.

Compensation Grade

Administrative Faculty - Grade B (working 9-month academic schedule)

The budgeted salary range for this position is $44,756 - $56,000, plus additional compensation for 20 additional days that are worked outside of the standard academic year.

Salary is based on relatable education and experience, internal equity and budgets.

Remarkable Retirement

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

Perks of Working at Great Basin College
  • Health insurance options including medical, dental and vision
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Life insurance, long-term disability
  • Generous sick leave with a beginning balance of 30 sick leave days.
  • ComPsych supports employees through life's difficult moments.
  • No state income tax!
  • Free Parking


Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees

Great Basin College is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner.

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

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.

The following must be attached to your application:
  • Resume/CV - 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
  • Three Supervisory References - Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.


Additional Information

Transcripts

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcripts are sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Great Basin College Human Resources Office within 30 days from the effective date of employment. Regionally accredited institutions must have awarded academic degrees.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Background Check

An online background check will be required of the selected applicant; a third-party administrator will perform this.

Sponsorship

GBC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Open Until Filled

This posting will be posted for a minimum of 30 days from 7/15/2025 or until filled. Applications may be reviewed upon receipt. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received, or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

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

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.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents.

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

About Great Basin College

Located in the high desert of rural Nevada, Great Basin College is a Carnegie classified baccalaureate and associates degree granting institution embracing a comprehensive hybrid mission to deliver a full four-year liberal arts and sciences, community college and applied technical learning curricula. With its main campus in Elko, a beautiful site with residential housing and state-of-the-art learning technologies, GBC serves the largest geographic area of Nevada's colleges. Great Basin College serves the citizens residing in ten of Nevada's most rural counties, covering 86,514 square miles and bordering five states. This service area includes centers in Battle Mountain, Ely, Pahrump and Winnemucca. Additionally, satellite locations can be found in twenty other frontier communities.

Our vast geography is known for its spectacular mountain ranges and picturesque valleys, providing a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunities. In addition, Elko is home to several well-known western museums and the world renown, National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, begun 35 years ago to honor and share the traditions of Western storytelling, nurturing the expressive culture of the American West.

GBC provides a "private college" experience with public college affordable access to postsecondary education in an environment that embraces and respects all cultures. It stands among the most innovative colleges in America, integrating many disciplines into single courses and programs, helping students to develop critical thinking and self-directed learning skills. Graduates of Great Basin College are fully prepared to enter their chosen careers with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the global marketplace.

For more information visit GBC or the Area website.


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