| Location | Lakewood, CO |
| Salary | $77,970–$85,768 Per Year |
Sciences Lab Director
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Title: Sciences Lab Director
Position Type: Professional Tech Full time
College: Red Rocks Community College
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Science
Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus
Location: Lakewood
Salary Range: $77,970 to $85,768 annually
Who We Are:
Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Learning, Collaboration, Community, Belonging, and Empowerment.
RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Job Summary:
The Science Labs Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of STEM laboratory operations across multiple scientific disciplines, ensuring safe, well-equipped, and student-centered learning environments. This position collaborates with faculty, department chairs, and academic leadership to support laboratory curriculum, instructional delivery, resource planning, and continuous improvement while aligning laboratory services with institutional priorities and student learning outcomes.
Responsibilities include managing budgets, equipment, supplies, facilities, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance; supervising and developing laboratory staff and student employees; and evaluating emerging technologies and instructional practices to enhance laboratory education. The Director also supports student engagement through laboratory instruction, research activities, and applied learning experiences and teaches assigned STEM courses based on qualifications and institutional needs. Success in this role requires strong scientific and technical expertise, effective project and resource management, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across academic and administrative teams while fostering an inclusive environment that supports student success.
This position is generally performed in a laboratory and classroom environment and requires frequent activity. Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. May require hours outside of regular office hours. Will require work at both campuses. May require travel between campuses. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position.
Top Three Characteristics of a Successful Candidate
Competencies/KSAs:
Demonstrated ability to write, teach, and assess scientific protocols and reports, proposals, documentation, and professional correspondence.
Understanding of experimental design.
Demonstrated ability to safely prepare stock solutions, including those that are strongly acidic or basic, bacterial cultures of BSL-1 & BSL-2 strains, and PCR related materials.
Knowledge of how to properly handle, store and dispose of flammable chemicals, caustic substances, biohazardous waste (e.g., tissue samples, blood, dissection specimens, etc.), sharps (e.g., broken glass, scalpel and razor blades), strong and weak acids, and bases.
Ability to collaborate in diverse teams while demonstrating respect for differing perspectives and fostering a positive work environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Effective interpersonal, conflict resolution, organization, and time management skills
Technology proficiency
Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, OR a masters degree plus 18 graduate credit hours in a STEM specific field
Tested experience may be used in lieu of the degree requirement on a case-by-case basis.
Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience in a science lab with general knowledge of cellular, molecular, organismal, and micro-biology, and general chemistry.
Project management experience
Familiarity with proper lab and chemical safety and control methods
Demonstrated commitment to working with and supporting students from diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalize populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.
Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.
Frequently moves, positions, and transports standard office supplies and lab equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
This role requires frequent physical activity and operates both a laboratory and office environment that constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc. as well as highly technical laboratory equipment.
The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience teaching at the college level within one of the STEM disciplines.
2+ years of experience managing a laboratory space, including ordering/purchasing supplies, inventorying, managing a budget, and following safe disposal practices for removing chemicals and other hazardous materials.
Experience developing, writing, and teaching lab-based science curriculum at the college level.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Instructions:
Starting Salary
Starting salary range for this position is $77,970 to $85,768 annually, commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time, FLSA-exempt position. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.
To Apply
All applicants must submit:
Resume
Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Unofficial transcripts
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Visit our Careers website to submit your application.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact us at HR@rrcc.edu.
Additional Information/Benefits:
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Red Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Vice President of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298, Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu, or Room 1024, 13300 W. 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228.
Benefits
At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including:
Notice to all Applicants
RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.
We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices
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