Part-Time Lab & Adjunct Support Specialist

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

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