Lab Technician

Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician. The student worker position supports student and faculty research activities in the department of Physical and Life Sciences (PaLS) by providing hands‑on laboratory and technical assistance. This includes supporting students enrolled in independent studies and CURE‑based courses, as well as students participating in program‑funded and volunteer research, and faculty‑led research projects across multiple STEM fields, including microbiology, molecular biology/genetics, chemistry, and physics. The Lab Technician helps maintain laboratory safety, equipment, supplies, and operations and works closely with the Undergraduate Research Program Director and PaLS Department Chair to facilitate research activities and ensure safe and effective laboratory operations. About the institution: Nevada State University, 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 underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else. Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. 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 university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, 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: Research, Technical, and CURE Support Support student and faculty research across multiple STEM fields, including microbiology, molecular biology/genetics, chemistry, and physics. Provide laboratory and technical support for independent studies, program‑funded and volunteer research, faculty‑led projects, and CURE‑based courses. Work closely with the Undergraduate Research Program Director and PaLS Department Chair, following established work instructions and coordinating laboratory support for research and instructional activities. Maintain research organisms, assist with experimental procedures, and prepare reagents, media, and other laboratory materials in accordance with established protocols. Train and assist students in laboratory techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures. Research Documentation and Student Access: Verify required safety training and research documentation are completed and in place before students, including volunteers, independent study students, and program‑funded researchers, are granted laboratory access or begin research activities. Assist with data collection, recording, processing, and summarization, and maintain accurate research and laboratory records. Laboratory Operations and Maintenance Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and facilities, including routine monitoring, calibration, and operational checks. Receive, inventory, organize, and maintain laboratory supplies, chemicals, reagents, glassware, and consumables. Report equipment or laboratory issues and coordinate repairs with appropriate facilities or service units. Manage biological and chemical waste in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Laboratory Safety and Compliance Monitor laboratory activities and maintain a safe, clean, organized, and functional environment in accordance with institutional and regulatory requirements. Ensure students and faculty working in the laboratory have completed required safety training and follow applicable laboratory safety protocols. Minimum Qualifications: Must be in good academic standing and 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 Nevada State. Currently enrolled at Nevada State in a program with coursework in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field. Research experience in a wet‑lab setting, or have completed a summer research programs such as INBRE- iSURF, UROP, EPSCoR, or NASA‑funded programs. Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State 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. Preferred Qualifications: GPA of 3.0 or higher. Successful completion of BIOL 300L and a Molecular Biology course, other upper‑division biology or chemistry laboratory courses. Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and bacterial transformation. Currently entering junior or senior year of undergraduate study. Work Hours: This position will work up to 19.5 hours per week. Hourly Rate: $16.00 per hour. Posting Close Date06/30/2027 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 University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship. Institutional Overview (2002 -) Having been established in 2002, Nevada State University places a special emphasis on the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Located on a developing 512‑acre campus in the foothills of Henderson, Nevada, the university emphasizes high‑quality instruction, exemplary service, engaging learning experiences and innovation as a means to more efficient, effective outcomes in all corners of the campus. With an enrollment surpassing 7,500 students, Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. Nevada State University has grown to offer over 60 high‑demands majors and minors. Curriculum is developed based upon the needs of communities in Nevada, business and industry, and the demands of its students. Top programs include nursing, education, business administration, biology and psychology. 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). EEO / Title IX Nevada State University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Steven Kenney, Title IX Coordinator, Nevada State University, 1300 Nevada State Drive, Henderson, NV 89002, Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io, Email: View email address on click.appcast.io; #J-18808-Ljbffr