Laboratory Coordinator

Lincoln Land Community College; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Fitness center access

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Lincoln Land Community College seeks a Laboratory Coordinator to support faculty and provide hands-on learning across main campus and outreach centers.

You will prepare instructional materials, lab supplies, and provide technology support to ensure faculty have what they need and students have resources to learn, explore, and succeed. The role includes safety, inventory, and outreach responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field (required).
• Experience working in a laboratory with equipment and preparing solutions.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of standard lab practices.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and coordinates materials for biology and/or chemistry labs including chemical solutions, stains, reagents, equipment and any other essential supplies.
• Set up labs, monitor and replenish supplies daily, tidy labs between classes and tear down and clean up lab exercises at the end of each day.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of biology laboratories and preparation spaces on main campus and outreach centers.
• Monitor inventory of supplies for labs at main campus and outreach centers and submit requests for orders to the Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor.
• Perform regular visits to the outreach centers to deliver supplies and equipment, assist in preparation for the labs, and dispose of biohazardous and chemical waste.
• Assists in maintenance of living displays including greenhouse and aquaria, under the direction of the Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor.
• Assist the Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor with chemical inventory as it pertains to the Department of Natural & Agricultural Sciences and respective classes at outreach centers.
• Maintains safety standards established by the college, department leadership, faculty and/or Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor in laboratories and preparatory spaces.
• Assists in the training and supervision of student workers in lab prep functions and safety as well as animal and plant care.
• Assists with department recruiting and outreach events, including open houses, campus visit days, and high school visits among others.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Lab experience

Education

Associate’s degree in chemistry/biology or related field

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry/biology or related field

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position will be open until filled: however, applications must be received on or before September 13 to be considered during the initial review window. Onsite interviews will begin October 5. Anticipated start date for this position is October 29.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, evenings and weekends as needed.

Remote Work Availability

Remote Work Availability No

Job Description Summary

Equip the lab. Empower learning at LLCC !Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to support faculty and create the foundation for successful, hands‑on learning across our main campus and outreach centers.

From preparing instructional materials and laboratory supplies to providing technology support and maintaining the spaces and equipment students rely on, this role helps ensure faculty have what they need and students have the resources to learn, explore, and succeed.
As a staff member at LLCC , you can look forward to 23 paid holidays a year, including 2 weeks at the end of the calendar year and one week in March for mid‑semester break; 12 Fridays off in the summer; and 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and starting with 10 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on‑campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team‑oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website . Come join our team and experience success at LLCC !Starting salary is likely to be between $49,239 and $57,386 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills as it compares to existing LLCC staff in similarly situated positions.

LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field.
• Experience working in a laboratory with equipment, preparing solutions and other lab reagents.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of standard lab practices.
• Valid driver’s license.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field.

Physical Requirements

Position Salary Starting salary is likely to be between $49,239 and $57,386 per year with an excellent benefits package.

Open Date

Open Date 08/28/2026

Last Day to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position will be open until filled: however, applications must be received on or before September 13 to be considered during the initial review window. Onsite interviews will begin October 5. Anticipated start date for this position is October 29.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.

If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.

Lincoln Land Community College

ATTN : Human Resources

P.O. Box 19256

Springfield, IL 62794

Job Duties

Description of Job Duty

Prepares and coordinates materials for biology and/or chemistry labs including chemical solutions, stains, reagents, equipment and any other essential supplies.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Set up labs, monitor and replenish supplies throughout each day, tidy labs between classes and tear down and clean up lab exercises at the end of each day.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Maintain cleanliness and organization of biology laboratories and preparation spaces on main campus and outreach centers.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Monitor inventory of supplies for labs at main campus and outreach centers and submit requests for orders to the Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Perform regular visits to the outreach centers to deliver supplies and equipment, assist in preparation for the labs, and dispose of biohazardous and chemical waste.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assists in maintenance of living displays including greenhouse and aquaria, under the direction of the Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assist the Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor with chemical inventory as it pertains to the Department of Natural & Agricultural Sciences and respective classes at outreach centers.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Maintains safety standards established by the college, department leadership, faculty and/or Chemical Hygiene Officer & Laboratory Supervisor in laboratories and preparatory spaces.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assists in the training and supervision of student workers in lab prep functions and safety as well as animal and plant care.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Assists with department recruiting and outreach events, including open houses, campus visit days, and high school visits among others.

Essential Duty? Yes

Description of Job Duty

Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty? No

Description of Job Duty

Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.

Essential Duty? No

Reference Requests

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Reference Request Details

Require Applicants to submit references for this position?

Require Applicants to submit references for this position? Yes

Last day a reference provider can submit a recommendation

Minimum number of references

Minimum number of references 3

Maximum number of references

Please provide the names of three people with whom you have worked or trained who have knowledge of your work-related abilities. Relatives are not acceptable references. Please include at least one current or previous supervisor.

Requisition Specific Questions

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• * Have you ever been employed with LLCC before? If yes, please provide details.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Are you legally eligible for employment in the United States and can you provide proof upon hire?
  • Yes
  • No
• * LLCC is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment Visa status (e.g. H1B Visa status)? LLCC is not an E-Verify employer.
  • Yes
  • No
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  • No preference

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Lincoln Land Community College

5250 Shepherd Rd

Springfield, IL 62703

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