Staff Research Associate II - Dental and Diagnostic Program

College of Southern Nevada

CSN - Charleston Campus, NV

ID: 7286988 (Ref.No. R0144604)
Posted: 1 month ago

Job Description

The College of Southern Nevada appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:

  • 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.
  • Please note that applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once a recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.

If you are unable to attach the required documents to your online application or need assistance regarding the application process, please contact the Talent Acquisition team within Human Resources via email at [email protected] or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

  • Based on the volume of applications received this recruitment may close at any time. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible

    Position Summary

    Under the direction of the program director or designee, this position will support the CLS instructors by preparing the lab equipment to be used for daily learning activities and competencies; organizing and maintaining the lab equipment and supplies; and preparing clinical specimens or samples as needed.

    The ideal candidate will have good oral and written communication skills as well as good computer skills in word processing and data management.

    Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Supporting the laboratory activities associated with the Clinical Laboratory Science programs which include the skills certificate in Phlebotomy; AAS-Medical Laboratory Technician; and BAS-Medical Laboratory Scientist.

    • Support laboratory and microbiology activities in the Medical Assisting and Dental Science programs.

    • Maintain inventory stock and manage supplies for both West Charleston and Henderson CLS labs;

    • Participate in laboratory teaching activities as needed

    • Maintain appropriate PPE for faculty and students;

    • Handle, store, and dispose of all biological and chemical waste.

    • Other duties as assigned.

    Travel will be required between all CSN campuses and clinical sites.

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the required area of specialization and one year of professional research experience either in the field or in a laboratory; OR one year of experience as a Staff Research Associate I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist certification preferred.

    • Phlebotomy Certification Preferred

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

    Starting Salary

    Grade 31, Step 1 $54,434.16

    Per Nevada Administrative Code (NAC 284.170), salaries for initial appointments for classified positions typically begin at Step 1.

    The College of Southern Nevada offers a generous benefit package, including an excellent PERS retirement plan (a defined benefit plan), vacation & sick leave benefits, 11 paid holidays, educational benefits, and health insurance plans that can be added with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts. Supplemental options (long term care, short term disability, and legal). Tuition discounts at the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) institutions. As well as tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. Perks encompassing on campus employee discounts, professional and personal development opportunities; and statewide employee purchase programs. Join a dynamic team investing in our future, Students First.

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent 

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

  • Resume

  • Cover Letter

  • Unofficial Academic Transcripts

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travel reimbursement.

NSHE - INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE

CSN employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at CSN and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the requisition number in the search box. If you complete an application outside of the internal application process and apply as an external candidate, your application will no longer be considered at the time of minimum qualification review. In order to prevent the disqualification of your application, you will need to reapply as an internal candidate before 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the position close date.

For more details on this position, please visit our website: My Career at CSN.

CSN is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. For more information, visit http://www.csn.edu/nondiscrimination.

Posting Close Date

10/28/2024

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

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.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.