APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$44,411.76 to
$66,001.68
PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
Staff Research Associates perform or supervise the performance of laboratory and/or field experimental procedures in support of academically-supervised research and teaching in the natural, physical, or social sciences.
*This full-time position is located at the University of Nevada, Reno, College of Science, Department of Biology. The primary responsibility of this position is to serve as general laboratory manager and oversee undergraduate course laboratories and lab preparation. Duties include: collaborating with department faculty and teaching assistants to develop and schedule individual instructional labs; help design and test lab exercises; make compounds, prepare solutions, serial dilutions, and establish and maintain cell cultures; set-up and break-down labs; properly dispose and keep records of hazardous lab waste; maintain an inventory of supply stocks and equipment by projecting needs; monitor lab funding and expenses; train teaching assistants in basic biology lab skills; maintain laboratory facilities and equipment, and manage and enforce lab safety protocols; ensure accurate recordkeeping utilizing Microsoft Word and Excel; and carry out other related duties as assigned. This position involves exposure to hazardous materials and requires a working knowledge of proper handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals.
*The work schedule is variable and is based upon the functional needs of the department. NOTICE: Per Nevada Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are currently subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of six days per fiscal year effective July 1, 2011. Information regarding the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (with instructions for requesting a paper copy) can be found at http://www.unr.edu/police/ under Clery Legal Data. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify (visit http://www.uscis.gov for more information). RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE WHEN A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required area of specialization and three years of professional experience in a research laboratory or field experimental study; OR one year of experience as a Staff Research Associate III in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
Additional Position Criteria
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Biology or related field.
Requires knowledge and experience designing and preparing equipment, materials, and chemical solutions for instructional laboratory experiments and demonstrations.
Requires experience and knowledge of proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
Requires communicating with and meeting the needs of students, teaching assistants, faculty and staff.
This position requires lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
This position works a variable work schedule.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
