Science Lab Coordinator & Safety Steward

NorthWest Arkansas Community College; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to oversee safety in laboratories, prepare chemicals and supplies for science classes, and maintain equipment. This role supports several science departments and assists in creating online lab kits for online courses.

Responsibilities include ensuring a safe working environment, coordinating lab schedules, and performing general lab maintenance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of College Level Chemistry and chemical preparation.
• Experience handling biohazardous waste and safe disposal.
• Familiarity with common lab equipment and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe laboratory environment and report hazards to supervisors.
• Prepare chemicals, specimens, and supplies for science classes.
• Clean and maintain classrooms and lab equipment, including autoclaves and microscopes.
• Assist in building online science lab kits and support other lab supervisors.
• Perform clerical tasks and help in coordinating lab schedules.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Biohazardous waste handling

Lab equipment maintenance

Laboratory scheduling

MS Excel

MS Word

Pipetting

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

Autoclaves

Microscopes

Centrifuges

Pipette devices

Job description

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to oversee safety in laboratories, prepare chemicals and supplies for science classes, and maintain equipment. This role supports several science departments and assists in creating online lab kits for online courses.

Responsibilities include ensuring a safe working environment, coordinating lab schedules, and performing general lab maintenance.