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• Once you start the application process, you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
• Required attachments are listed below on the posting. Your application will not be considered without the required attachments.

​If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact:

Human Resources
[email protected] 
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

This is a part-time, temporary/seasonal position.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to establish an applicant pool.  As vacancies occur, they are filled from the pool.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain an inventory of required laboratory supplies for specific courses by communicating with the Instructors and placing orders as needed through the Liberal Arts Administrative Assistant
• Cleaning, organizing, and proper disposal of materials and biohazardous waste in the lab
• Prepare Microbiology media for BIOL 251, and BIOL 190 as needed. Maintain cultures for microbiology, including ensuring fresh cultures are ready for each lab in coordination with the instructor
• Setting up the laboratory for each class exercise, including organization and distribution of equipment, supplies, and handouts
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology or closely related field
• Able to work independently with little to no supervision
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty and staff

Compensation:

$17.20 per hour

Exempt 

No

Full-Time Equivalent

48.8%

Required Attachment(s)

• Resume

Posting Close Date

06/30/2030

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment. 

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.