Laboratory Assistant & Adjunct Faculty Administrative Support

Job Summary: MidAmerica Nazarene University, located in Olathe, Kansas, invites qualified candidates to apply for a Laboratory Assistant and Adjunct Support position supporting the Department of Natural, Health, and Mathematical Sciences. This is a part-time, 20 hour per week position providing hands-on support for the department's teaching laboratories as well as administrative support for adjunct faculty. Candidates for this position should be able to demonstrate a commitment to higher education delivered with a Christ-centered worldview, a strong commitment to the servant leadership model, and be able to successfully perform the following responsibilities.

Position Description:

• Maintains laboratory spaces in a clean, organized, and safe condition, including equipment, glassware, and workstations.
• Maintains accurate chemical and biological inventory, including proper labeling, storage, and disposal in accordance with safety regulations and institutional policy.
• Prepares laboratory materials, reagents, specimens, and equipment for scheduled labs at the direction of faculty.
• Sets up and breaks down lab stations before and after scheduled class sessions.
• Orders and restocks laboratory supplies, chemicals, and equipment, and maintains related purchasing and safety documentation.
• Supports compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable safety standards.
• Assists faculty with the calibration, troubleshooting, and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Supports proper handling and disposal of hazardous waste and biological materials.
• Assists faculty in preparing lab manuals, handouts, and instructional materials as needed.
• Provides administrative support to adjunct faculty with the department.
• Works collegially with faculty, staff, and students across the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned by faculty or the Department Chair.