Science Lab Coordinator

MCC Metropolitan Community College; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College's Science Lab Coordinator supports biotechnology program instruction by preparing reagents, maintaining equipment, and ensuring GLP/GMP and safety compliance. This role procures lab materials and assists faculty and students in lab activities.

You will manage inventory, calibrate devices, schedule labs, train staff, and maintain lab manuals, with opportunities to support various campus labs across credit and continuing education programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology or related field.
• Two years of related work experience in a biotechnology/educational setting.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or responsibilities.
• Must pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Biotech lab preparation and setup.
• Manage laboratory inventory, equipment, and records.
• Oversee maintenance, calibration, and repair of lab equipment.
• Assist with scheduling labs.
• Purchase items and create lab materials to enhance the lab experience.
• Provide lab training to others as needed.
• Support faculty with lab orientation, badges, and technology issues.

Skills

Lab operations

Hazardous materials handling

Communication

Equipment repair

Proficient with MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Classification Regular Minimum Pay $23.55 Compensation will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Science Lab Coordinator supports laboratory instruction and biomanufacturing-style operations within the biotechnology program. This position maintains lab equipment, prepares reagents and media, ensures safety and compliance, and assists faculty and students in executing laboratory activities aligned with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and institutional safety standards. This position procures lab materials and supplies needed for lab activities including perishables, chemicals, signage and equipment. The Science Lab Coordinator supports activities offered in the biotechnology laboratory and other campus laboratories offered by the credit, continuing education, and workforce divisions, which could include credit classes, youth camps, summer teacher training, and micro-credentials. This announcement is live through 11:59pm November 2, 2026, and will no longer be posted as of November 3, 2026.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for assisting with the Biotech lab preparation and setup.
• Manages laboratory inventory, equipment, and records, including proper storage and disposal of hazardous and biohazardous materials.
• Oversees maintenance, calibration, and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Assists with scheduling labs.
• In cooperation with faculty, purchases items and creates materials to enhance the lab experience for students.
• Answers questions for students and instructors.
• Performs clerical duties such as photocopying and updating records and files.
• Assists with lab activities when necessary.
• Provides lab training to others as needed.
• Provides support to faculty with orientation to labs, badges, and technology issues.
• Assists faculty in maintaining lab manuals.
• Assists with laboratory material purchases, including tracking expenditures.
• Attends and completes regular safety training, recertification sessions, and meetings as determined by the department in cooperation with the college Workplace Safety and Health Coordinator.
• Maintains laboratory safety regulations and protocols.
• Attends work activities or programs as scheduled or assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Monday - Friday, day hours with possibility of some evenings based on lab needs. On-premise position at Elkhorn Valley Campus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic science theory and applications.
• Knowledge of lab operations, equipment, chemicals, and chemical safety, and disposal.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to repair science lab equipment.
• Ability to lift to 50lbs.
• Ability to formally present material to individuals and groups.
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other college supported system Excellent communication skills including active listening.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision in a team-orientated environment.
• Ability to demonstrate cooperation and professionalism in stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively work and interact with various cultures and ethnicities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biotechnology or related field.
• Two years of related work experience in a biotechnology and educational/training setting.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or work experience considered.
• Ability to travel between campuses for meetings or position responsibilities.
• Must pass a background check.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to perform the job successfully.

Metropolitan Community College recognizes that an individual with a disability may require an accommodation to enable the candidate to successfully perform a job function.

Consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Metropolitan Community College is a comprehensive, full-service public community college supported by the taxpayers of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Its purpose is to provide high quality educational programs and services, primarily in career preparation and general education, to people of all ages and educational backgrounds.

MCC was created in 1974 when the Nebraska State Legislature consolidated the original eight technical community college areas into six.

That year, the programs, personnel, assets and liabilities of the former Omaha Nebraska Technical Community College Area merged with the Eastern Nebraska Technical Community College Area under a new name: the Metropolitan Technical Community College Area.

In 1992, the Legislature voted to change the name to Metropolitan Community College Area.

Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public.

Read our full policy here https://www.mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination

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