Laboratory Coordinator I at RRCC

Full Job Description

GJL-000077 02/26; Laboratory Coordinator I - Academic Affairs

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement.

We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting edge model in higher education.

We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor's and Master's degree programs.

Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture. Why work at RRCC?

We offer a competitive benefits package, including: health coverage, retirement, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and more.

Benefits for employees in Classified positions are administered through the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration’s Division of Human Resources.

Employees in Classified positions are eligible to begin their benefits the 1st of the month following their start date.

Find complete information on benefits for Classified positions on the Department of Personnel and Administration website.

Professional Development - We provide professional development and enrichment opportunities for our staff to help them grow personally and professionally through our Center for Professional Enrichment and Human Resources department.

Tuition Reimbursement - To help our staff develop their skills, we offer a tuition reimbursement program good for courses taken at any of the Community College System colleges.

Note: Typical shift for this full-time, will be Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Flexibility may be required to meet the needs of the department. This position is required to work at the Lakewood and Arvada campuses as needed.

You must be willing to accept working at various locations and working varying hours as needed.

EMAIL ADDRESS: All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via e-mail.

Please include your current e-mail address on your application and set up your e-mail to accept messages from info@governmentjobs.com and 'cccs.edu' addresses.

If you do not have an email address, then you will receive correspondence via US mail.

Requirements

Duties: This position exists to provide assistance to science department instructors and students enrolled in science department courses at RRCC Arvada and Lakewood campuses. The science department includes, Astronomy, Science, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Environment Science and Geology. Coordinates and purchases equipment, materials, and supplies for course related laboratories and prep/stockrooms. Sets-up, breaks-down, and dry-runs lab exercises as needed. Maintains proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures for equipment/materials and biological and chemical wastes including preserved materials and microbiological culture products in accordance with regulatory requirements. Maintains laboratory and prep/stockroom sanitation standards including proper use and disposal of hazardous wastes.

Specific duties include; Under direction/guidance of the Academic Affairs Dean (STEM), Laboratory Coordinator II and Faculty, prepare labs for science department courses at the Lakewood and Arvada campuses by coordinating equipment, materials, and supplies, setting-up, breaking-down, and dry-running lab exercises and maintaining the laboratories, prep rooms, and stockrooms. Some labs require preparation of solutions, dissection materials, media, and/or bacterial cultures. Purchase chemicals, glassware, specimens, consumable supplies, and other materials for science laboratories following the guidelines of the college purchasing handbook. Create and maintain organized, labeled shelving systems to allow for easy location of chemicals, equipment, and supplies. Keep computer-based inventory of all materials, supplies, equipment, and chemicals and keep Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) of all chemicals in stock updated. Track usage of chemicals, specimens, and safety and laboratory equipment through regular inventory to ensure adequate supply of materials for courses with minimum waste. Create and maintain proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures of biological, chemical, and hazardous wastes in accordance with regulatory requirements. Train hourly employees in proper laboratory techniques and in safe storage, handling, and disposal procedures. Maintain and calibrate both scientific equipment and safety equipment (fire extinguishers, first aid kits, eye washes, flow hoods, disposal containers, etc.) and arrange for service as necessary.

Qualifications

Residency Requirement:

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two (2) years of laboratory experience in a science lab with knowledge of general biology and general chemistry . Please provide detailed information on your application. Submitting a resume in lieu of the completed application is not acceptable. Successful candidate must be familiar and comfortable with correct safety and control methods. Successful candidate must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, along with great attention to detail. (Part-time experience will be pro-rated)

Substitutions: An Associate of Science degree or higher in Biology or Chemistry from an accredited institution may substitute for the experience on a year for year basis. You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application at the time of applying in order to be considered.

Highly Desirable: The highly desirable candidate will possess the following:

• Familiarity with general science curriculum
• Experience in an educational or research laboratory
• Experience setting up Science Laboratories
• Experience maintaining lab equipment
• More than two years of Laboratory experience in a Biology or Chemistry Lab.
• Written communication skills
• Prior experience working with students in a teaching environment
• Experience preparing lab stock solutions
• Completed General Chemistry I and II in order to have the knowledge necessary to prepare labs for chemistry classes
• Completed Biology I and II in order to have knowledge necessary to prepare labs for Biology classes

OR
Education and Experience:

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.

You must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts with your application by the closing date in order to be considered. Please redact your age-related information on your transcript.

Necessary Special Requirements: Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide RRCC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges. This position must be willing to commute and accept working at various locations and working varying hours as needed.

Appeal Rights:

An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.

As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process, you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.

Review of the completed, signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you, using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative.

This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email at dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Department’s action.

For further information on the Board Rules, you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov/board-rules.

Additional Information

This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future.

Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application.

RRCC recognizes the importance of a workforce that is reflective of our diverse student community. As such, we are interested in selecting the best candidate from a diverse applicant pool.

Comparative Analysis Process: Your employment application will be used to rate your training and experience and to determine your rank among the candidates for this position.

Other forms of testing may include eSkill, oral board, written, etc. subject to change based on number of qualified applicants.

It is, therefore, very important to fill out the application completely and to give a detailed description of your education and work experience.

Your application and attachments should address the described duties, minimum, and preferred qualifications.

Be sure your application specifically addresses the requirements as listed in the Minimum Requirements section and that all required documents are included in the application packet (e.g.

application, transcripts, licensure, supplemental questionnaire, etc.).

Failure to include the required information by the application deadline will result in your rejection from consideration of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive.

In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations:

As part of our commitment to provide access to individualized support, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship.

If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Jennifer Matthews, jennifer.matthews@rrcc.edu, (303) 914-6298.

Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act:

The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

If you require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to Jennifer Matthews, jennifer.matthews@rrcc.edu, (303) 914-6298.

Address Confidentiality Program:

If you are covered by the Address Confidentiality Program as provided by Colorado Revised Statute (CRS) 24-21-201 through 24-21-214, please notify the Human Resources office or analyst listed on this announcement so that you are provided the appropriate time extension for notifications provided by U.S.

Mail. The extension allowed under this program applies only to U.S. Mail notifications that include a deadline of 10 days or less.

For or information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including crime statistics for the campus and surrounding area, please see the RRCC Police website: http://www.rrcc.edu/police/crimereport.html. For a hard copy report please contact (303) 914-6394.

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.

All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.