Lead Lab Supervisor – Physical Sciences

Maricopa Community College district

Phoenix (AZ)

On-site

USD 63,896,000 - 82,982,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

ASRS Pension

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) seeks a Laboratory Specialist Supervisor for the Physical Sciences to oversee lab operations at South Mountain Community College. The role emphasizes safety, equipment readiness, and student/technician supervision in chemistry and physics labs.

Responsibilities include designing and piloting labs, supervising staff, managing budgets and materials, and maintaining lab documentation.

Qualifications

Associate's degree and 4+ years related full-time experience in instructional lab support or equipment handling.
HS Diploma/GED with 6+ years related full-time instructional support experience including lead work.
Bachelor's degree and related MCCCD experience in academic labs or science education preferred.

Responsibilities

35% Laboratory preparation & faculty support: assists design, pilot, and troubleshoot labs; prepares setups and materials.
25% Laboratory staff supervision & oversight: supervise lab technicians and student workers.
20% Budget, inventory & materials management: manage budget, stock and ordering.
15% Laboratory maintenance, cleanup & documentation: breakdown labs, clean equipment, maintain prep sheets.
5% Equipment assembly & repair: assemble and repair lab equipment.