Part - Time Assistant, Laboratory Support - FY 2026 Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0148553-CSN-NorthLasVegasCampus)

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 hr.recruitment@csn.edu or call (702) 651-5800 to be directed to the appropriate Recruiter.

Job Description

The CSN Laboratory Support Division provides quality instruction and support for courses required by limited-entry programs in Health Sciences, Associate of Science Degrees in Biology, and degrees in Physical Sciences. The position is located at either the West Charleston, or Henderson campus. Some Multi-campus travel will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, botany, health science or related field specialization OR six months of professional or academic experience in a research laboratory or laboratory setting;

• Positions currently report to the Laboratory Support Division Manager.

Common tasks include, but are not limited to

• Set-up and break-down of laboratory materials and equipment for instructional laboratories taught in the School of Science, Engineering, and Mathematics.

• Potential handling of live and preserved microbe, plant, and animal specimens.

• Preparation of media, potentially including chemical solutions, and laboratory equipment.

• Using biology and/or chemistry equipment including microscopes, general chemistry laboratory equipment, PCR thermocyclers, and autoclaves, etc....

• Maintaining clean, safe laboratory areas.

• Properly handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including biological laboratory waste.

• Coordinating with the Supervisor, Staff Research Associates, Academic Faculty, and Environmental Health and Safety.

Salary Information

$26.33 per hour, 6-month positions

Weekly Schedule

7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Thursday

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

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

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Unofficial Transcripts

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 pm 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

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.