Laboratory Specialist Supervisor (Physical Sciences) South Mountain Community College

• 4.4 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $22.28
• $28.

96 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Wellness program 403(b) matching 457(b) AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Experience working with post-secondary students Asset management Staff supervision Laboratory inventory control Maintenance repair procedures Laboratory safety System troubleshooting Managing laboratory operations teams Laboratory instruction Academic institution experience Process design Equipment troubleshooting Employee training Mid-level Occupational safety education High school diploma or GED Assembly Policy & process development Laboratory equipment repair Budget planning Implementation of OSHA safety standards Physics Cleaning Purchasing Chemistry Budget management in education 1 year Financial management Associate's degree Policy implementation for research safety & compliance Full Job Description Salary Range $22.28

• $28.96/hourly, DOE Grade 112 Work Schedule Monday
• Friday, 8am
• 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours:

Monday

• Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges.

Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision— creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people—not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community—we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement South Mountain Community College (SMCC) reflects the diversity of the surrounding community, a rich mix of rural, urban, and suburban neighborhoods. Many of our students arrive from Phoenix, Laveen, Tempe, Guadalupe, and the surrounding area to attend classes at the main campus or our offsite facility in Guadalupe; we also offer evening courses in Laveen at Betty Fairfax High School. Of the approximately 5,000 students enrolled at SMCC nearly 70 percent were first-generation college students and 48 percent intended to transfer to a university to further their education. And, with more than 80 percent of these students identifying as a minority, SMCC has been federally designated as a Minority Serving and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our small, personalized classes are offered days, evenings, and online, led by an engaged and accomplished faculty. Career and academic counseling are also available. SMCC is also a Strengths-Based Institution, helping you determine your strengths and then strategize with you to maximize those strengths in your academic and career choices. Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at

MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Paid Time Off:

Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time 20 Paid Observed Holidays Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions

Optional Retirement Plans:

403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b) Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents

Annual Professional Development Funding Flexible Work Schedules Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services Pre-Retirement Planning Events Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer) Job Summary Supervises and trains staff in the preparation of equipment and materials used for lecture and laboratory experiments in the physical lab sciences (Chemistry and Physics). Develops and implements laboratory safety procedures that adhere to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as outreach activities that promote science education. Essential Functions 35% Laboratory Preparation & Faculty Support

• Assists faculty in the design, pilot, and trouble-shooting of physical science labs Prepares lab set ups and ensures all materials are available for lab. 25% Laboratory Staff Supervision & Oversight
• Supervises science lab technicians and student workers as well as grant recipients working in the labs 20% Budget, Inventory & Materials Management
• Maintains budget, stock room, prep room, inventory and orders materials as needed 15% Laboratory Maintenance, Cleanup & Documentation
• Helps break down labs and clean labs and equipment including inventory and lab prep sheet maintenance through troubleshooting labs 5% Equipment Assembly & Repair
• Assembles and repairs equipment Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, four (4) years of directly related full-time experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities including two (2) years of lead work or senior level experience.

OR H.S. Diploma/G.E.D. from a regionally accredited institution, six (6) years of directly related full-time experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities including two (2) years of lead work or senior level experience. Desired Qualifications A. Bachelor's degree earned from an accredited institution of higher learning B. Experience working in an academic laboratory setting C. Experience providing guidance related to laboratory experiments D. Knowledge of or ability to help pilot science laboratories for college level classes for the physical sciences E. Experience in maintaining a budget F. Experience in supervising laboratory staff including laboratory technicians and college work study students G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience within the past two years. Special Working Conditions

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

: Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work :

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects including the human body.

Working Conditions :

Work is performed in both the field and in an indoor office environment with moderate exposure to hazardous materials (such as chemicals, blood or other body fluids); and moderate exposure to intense noise. How to Apply Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information. Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position. Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or; Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load) Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position. Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview. Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Posting Close Date Open until filled First Review September 25, 2026. Applications received after the review date may not be screened EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.