Position: Lab Coordinator, Biological Sciences
Department: Academic Affairs
Type of Position: Full-time Hourly
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week
Opportunity for hybrid schedule: No
Starting Salary Range: $20.47-$26.35 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Benefits Category
For Full‑time Employees:
- Health insurance with some employer paid options.
- Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
- Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
- Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
- Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
- 14 days of paid holidays
- Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
- Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
- And many more!
Additional Incentives:
- Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
- Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
- Snow days
- Professional development funding and training opportunities
- Mentorship program
- Recognition and awards programs
- Employee wellness programs
Position Summary: The Biological Sciences Laboratory Coordinator supports instructional excellence by managing the operational aspects of biology laboratories. This role ensures that all materials, solutions, and equipment are prepared and maintained for laboratory courses including:
- Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology
- General Genetics
- Microbiology Lab
The coordinator collaborates with faculty to update procedures and support new experiments, requiring substantial knowledge of biology and laboratory practices. Responsibilities include equipment maintenance, inventory management, hazardous waste handling, coordination and oversight of student workers.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
- Experience working in a biology laboratory setting
- Experience with aseptic techniques and common lab equipment
To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, cover letter, (A description of scientific equipment experience and previous lab responsibilities is requested), and unofficial transcripts.
*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.
Position Details: Job duties include but are not limited to:
- Prepare solutions, equipment, and materials needed for course laboratory experiments, exercises, reviews, and exams while maintaining clean and organized work areas. Ensure all items are properly labeled, stored, and organized.
- Communicate effectively with faculty regarding lab needs and procedures.
- Maintain and plan inventory of chemicals, solutions, equipment, and supplies, and maintain equipment in good operational condition; submit timely requests for replacement, service, and repairs.
- Ensure safety equipment (e.g., eyewash stations, showers, spill kits) is compliant with EPA, KDHE, OSHA, and other regulations.
- Manage and prepare chemical lab waste for storage and disposal while working with JCCC Director of HazMat Control, developing and implementing safety procedures for hazardous waste handling.
- Evaluate and update hazardous waste labels as needed. Prepare chemical waste for safe storage and disposal.
- Maintain active participation on the Science Division Safety Committee.
- Coordination and oversight of student workers.
*Other duties as assigned.
About JCCC:
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success
Equal Employment Opportunity:
JCCC provides equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.
Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (TitleIX@jccc.edu), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550,Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to: OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov.
Disclosure:
If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the HR@jccc.edu. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.
If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email HR@jccc.edu.
