Science Lab Tech III (Microbiology)

Compensation:

$18.22

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

NE04

Position Summary

Applications must include an attached resume, cover letter, and copy of academic transcripts. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position does not involve any teaching or research activities. 
Under the general supervision of the Lab Supervisor, prepare and issue materials, supplies, and equipment in support of laboratory instruction. Assist with non-instructional matters during laboratory sessions. Manage the budget for consumable supplies, and plan and execute purchases. Inventory supplies, materials, and equipment; maintain proper organization and storage of all items in stock room and laboratories. Coordinate disposal of waste and laboratory safety. Perform minor calibration, maintenance and repair of various types of equipment. Manage instructional computers and software. Assist in the development of new instructional demonstrations. Exposure to hazardous materials and handling heavy loads may be required. Collaborate with other techs, faculty, supervisor, and other staff members. This position is primarily for the CNM Main Campus Microbiology lab.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Setting up and breaking down experiment and demonstrations of considerable difficulty in various laboratories on various campuses.
• Transport laboratory equipment, supplies and/or other materials between labs and campuses as needed.
• Assist instructors with assembling, locating, and planning new and revised lab demonstrations for lecture classes.
• Clean, maintain, and prepare the laboratory work space, equipment and supplies.
• Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Know the appropriate use of the equipment, facilities and materials that are needed for the students’ work and ensure the items are being used properly.
• Provide technical and instructional support to the instructors in both a laboratory and classroom setting.
• Maintain various science equipment, computers and printers; repair broken items or arrange for equipment repair and replacement; order new and replacement equipment and supplies; update software, provide basic computer maintenance and upkeep of computers and printers.
• Coordinate or provide lab maintenance, safety, and hazard communication on various campuses; sweep and mop facilities and stockrooms, ensure that fire extinguishers, lab hoods, eye washes, and lab showers are code compliant and operational, assist with hazard communication, including updated SDS, review experiments and demonstrations for safety considerations.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory responsibilities for one (1) work-study to include hiring and training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of post-secondary coursework in a science field and 2 years directly related higher education or commercial science lab experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of an Associate degree or higher in biology, chemistry, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Completion with a C or better of 6 credits or more of post-secondary science laboratory coursework.
• Familiarity with preparation and set up of laboratory experiments for, biology, chemistry, or related fields.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment including, but not limited to autoclaves and microscopes.
• Experience with inventory management.
• Experience with purchasing consumable supplies or equipment.
• Experience with hazardous material safety, handling, and disposal.
• Hands-on microbiology lab experience including, but not limited to preparing sterile media and maintaining bacterial cultures.

Apply by date: 10/23/2025

Best consideration date: 10/16/2025

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.