Laboratory Assistant & Adjunct Faculty Administrative Support

Mid-America Nazarene University; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 15,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, invites qualified candidates for a part-time Laboratory Assistant and Adjunct Support role in the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. The 20-hour weekly position delivers hands-on lab support and administrative assistance for adjunct faculty, with a commitment to Christ-centered higher education and servant leadership.

Responsibilities include maintaining labs, inventory, preparing materials, setting up labs, ordering

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in a natural or health science field (e.g., Biology, Chemistry) preferred, or equivalent relevant laboratory experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Chemical handling knowledge

Organization

Time management

Independent work

Equipment handling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors/Assoc. degree in natural or health sciences

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kansas - Olathe, KS.

Position Type: Part Time.

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 department's 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 bachelor's 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.

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 applicant's central Christian beliefs, significant formative influences in the applicant's Christian experience (e.g., religious experiences of conversion or the affirmation of one's faith, one's family and/or home life, spiritual aspirations), and ways in which the applicant's faith is being demonstrated in daily patterns and practices.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Contact Information

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

Non-Discrimination Statement

Read the university's full Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement at www.mnu.edu/employment.