Coordinator II, Science & Engineering Lab (Internal Applicants Only)

Coordinator II, Science & Engineering Lab (Internal Applicants Only)

Salary

$51,930.54 - $55,046.37 Annually

Location

Central Arizona College- Signal Peak Campus - Coolidge, AZ

Job Type

Full Time Staff

Job Number

0754-27

Department

Sciences Division

Opening Date

07/28/2026

Closing Date

8/9/2026 6:00 PM Arizona

• Description
• Benefits

Job Summary

Oversee the daily operations for all disciplines within Science and Engineering division at assigned campus. Coordinate and initiate the lab procedures, procedures and activities, as well as maintain the general functionality for Science & Engineering laboratories.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily laboratory operations for all disciplines within Science & Engineering at assigned campus. Coordinate and communicate with instructors, lab staff, supervisor and the Division Chair in planning and organizing the development, preparations and setup of laboratory experiments that support all classes. Develop and maintain laboratory protocols and instructor's guides for laboratory exercises.
• Oversee part time laboratory staff as assigned by supervisor. Organize and communicate part time lab staff assignment schedules. Conduct orientation and training in standard lab protocols, material, equipment, and waste management.
• Establish and enforce a safe work and learning environment as it applies to handling, storage, documentation, and disposal of chemicals and biohazards used in the lab in order to comply with applicable college policies and procedures, state and federal laws, rules and regulations. Ensure proper handling of lab equipment and chemicals, including disposal of hazardous waste.
• Prepare chemical solutions and growth media, culture microbes (BSL-1 & BSL-2), and assemble all lab supplies, including preserved dissectible specimens.
• Participate in the development of new labs. Properly analyze lab results and interpret issues to fix classroom experiments when problems arise. Test student lab procedures & protocols to ensure learner success in labs.
• Be proficient in the operation and use of scientific instrumentation, to include maintenance and repair, as necessary. Ensure laboratory equipment is maintained. Perform routine repair and maintenance and arrange for outside service as needed.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate information on purchasing, inventories, and waste handling. Successfully learn financial requirements and obligations relating to procurement and maintain vendor relationships necessary for the benefit of the college. Acquire quotations and complete purchases successfully and communicate the status of orders to all involved. Manage an inventory system for chemicals/reagents, instructional materials, and equipment. Assess and maintain appropriate levels of office and laboratory supplies and reagents.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• The position may perform other duties commensurate with the functions and level of the position to include participating in committee and subcommittee assignments, outreach/community events, and the recruitment and retention of students.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in Physical or Biological Sciences

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years related experience

Background Verification: As a condition of employment, all candidates accepting an offer of employment for a full-time, part- time, temporary, student worker, or volunteer position, will be required to undergo a Background Verification. Employment with Central Arizona College is contingent upon the successful completion of the background verification. The level the background verification for this position is: Standard level.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older to be considered for this position.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge, skill, and ability in supervision, leadership, and motivation
• Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Knowledge and ability to operate, maintain, and/or repair relevant laboratory equipment
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team in accomplishing tasks
• Knowledge of a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail and Internet software
• Knowledge, skill, and ability to follow College safety plans and standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
• Critical thinking skills to properly analyze lab success and interpret issues in classroom experiments when problems arise.
• Knowledge and skill to assist in budget planning and management.
• Ability to understand and follow financial requirements and obligations relating to procurement and maintain vendor relationships necessary for the benefit of the College.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Duties require occasional physical exertion, work with moderate (up to 25 lbs.) materials unassisted. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to long periods of standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Demonstrates the willingness as well as the capacity to cooperate in a professional and courteous manner with other College employees and students. Shares knowledge and contributes to helping others collegially while supporting the mission of the College.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job is performed in laboratory setting area with many and frequent distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some disagreeable elements. Occasionally may be exposed to chemical fumes and particulate matter. Occasionally may be exposed to hazardous chemicals and materials. Travel may be required to attend meetings, procure supplies, attend outreach events, or work at another campus. May be asked on occasion to work hours outside of the normal work schedule.

CAC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. CAC strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination on the basis of the following protected classes and/or characteristics, in all of its operations, programs and activities, including but not limited to employment, promotion, admissions and access to all career and technical programs: race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. For more information contact: Laura Shepherd, Title IX Coordinator at 520-494-5106 or titleix@centralaz.edu; Section 504/ADA Coordinator at studentaccessibility@centralaz.edu or Human Resources at human.resources@centralaz.edu.

Important Notice: As a condition of employment, all full time Central Arizona College employee's automatically become members of the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). This is a pension system that requires mandatory contributions from the employee with a matching contribution from the employer. The 26-27 fiscal year contribution rate is 11.98%. Please note this rate is subject to change on a fiscal year basis. Membership to ASRS is a condition of employment and is not optional unless you are at least 65 years of age and meet the opt out eligibility requirements, or are a retiree from ASRS . Please consider this when applying for this position.

We acknowledge that our institution, Central Arizona College, occupies ancestral lands of the Huhugam (HU-hu-gum), who lived and farmed along the Gila River Basin centuries ago. We thank the Native communities and descendants of these Indigenous people whose stewardship of the land and waterways allows us to be here now: the San Carlos Apache Tribe, Tohono O'odham (THO'-oh-no OH'-oh-thum) Nation, Ak-Chin (AK-Chin) Indian Community,? and the Gila River Indian Community, which is comprised of the Akimel O'odham (A-kee-med/r OH-oh-thum) (Pima) and the PEE-Posh (Maricopa) tribes. Indigenous people from other Native nations also reside in Pinal County. Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized Tribes. All have made innumerable contributions to our region.?

Central Arizona College offers full-time employees and their dependents an excellent benefit package that includes low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Part-time positions are not eligible for health benefits.

For more information in reference to benefits, please visit:

Employee Benefits - Central Arizona College

Employer Central Arizona College

Address 8470 N Overfield Rd #H106

Coolidge, Arizona, 85128

Phone (520) 494-5589

Website http://www.centralaz.edu/jobs