Supervisor: Laboratory

Supervisor: Laboratory

Salary

$25.24 - $28.70 Hourly

Location

West Campus - 2202 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ

Job Type

Staff

Job Number

2026-HR-IR-H11443-00301

Department

MC Critical Care Division Dean

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

8/3/2026 5:00 PM Arizona

Grade

05

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Were excited you are considering a position with us. We welcome and celebrate the expansive experiences and contributions that all members of our campus community bring to the table, whether shaped by career history, academic study, or community engagement.

Were committed to a fair and transparent hiring process. For more information about working at Pima Community College, visit the Pima Careers page.

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. All selected candidates are subject to a successful completion of a background check.

The data we collect during the application process is used to evaluate your qualifications for the role youre applying for. All data is handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our privacy policy.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Supervisor coordinates and monitors operational activities in numerous disciplines within the science division. Collaborates directly with faculty and department heads to coordinate and implement student laboratory activities in a variety of disciplines. Purchases and disburses College resources between disciplines; approves and reconciles purchases. Interprets policies and oversees the development and implementation of procedures and protocols, Coordinates with other science lab supervisors to ensure consistency across locations.

The work schedule for this position is flexible and may include working evenings and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees daily lab operation and manages workflow. Creates project schedules and monitors employee productivity. Develops, implements, and evaluates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Evaluates operations and activities for effectiveness
• Supervises science lab staff and prepares areas and classrooms to ensure proper safety measures are met and maintained. Coordinate with Instructional faculty to create laboratory experiments. Resolves conflict between lab staffs and Instructors Concerning lab schedules, lab preparation, and lab supply quality
• Facilitates Division of Sciences Specialists Working Groups (biology, chemistry, physics). Schedules meetings, gathers agenda items, and handles inquiries. Coordinates and manages the Division of Sciences videotaping projects
• Trains, guides, and supports employees. Sets goals with employees; identifies professional development needs; and, coordinates cross-trains employees. Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback
• Plans, selects, coordinates, and recommends work procedures and facility changes and equipment needs to include: researching new products and technology; communicating with outside vendors; and making recommendations for purchases
• Manages budgetary accounts and expenses through the fiscal year for divisional campus level. Purchases equipment and materials for science lab activities, approves and reconciles purchases, and ensures budget goals are met
• Researches, develops, implements, and manages all aspects of safety training for staff and students. Ensures safety of equipment and college policy and local, state, and federal laws are followed. Develops policies and advises faculty and staff on safe usage and handling materials
• Participates in communication with faculty, dean, and laboratory specialist to ensure student success and safety measures are met in the classroom setting
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor

Job Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or a closely related field of study and
• Three to five years of related experience and
• One to three years of supervisory experience

or

• An equivalent combination of certification, education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Preferred:

• Five plus years of related experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and application of organizational and time management principles
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Knowledge of managerial and supervisory skills
• Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to apply effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position

If you require assistance, or a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities, please do not hesitate to contact Pima Community College Human Resources.

Human Resources Contact Information:

• Phone: (520) 206-4624
• TTY: (520) 206-4530
• Email: hr@pima.edu

Pima Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

Comprehensive Benefits for a Meaningful Career

Pima Community College is proud to offer a robust benefits package that supports the health and well-being of our employees.

Full-time employees are eligible for a wide range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement plans and deferred compensation options

• Flexible spending accounts

• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage

• Generous paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Temporary employees who work twenty (20) or more hours per week for more than nineteen (19) weeks in a fiscal year are required to participate in one of the following retirement plans: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).

To explore the full range of benefits and plan options, please visit our Benefits Page

01

Did you graduate from high school or receive a GED Certificate?

• Yes
• No

02

This position does not provide sponsorship for an employment visa. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an employment visa?

• Yes
• No

03

You must be 18 years or older to apply for this position. Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

04

All employees are expected to live and work within the state of Arizona as a condition of employment. Do you currently reside in or plan to relocate to Arizona?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Bachelors degree or higher?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have collaborating directly with faculty and department heads to coordinate and implementation of student laboratory activities in a variety of disciplines?

• Less than 3 years
• 3-5 years
• 5+ years

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Do you have experience training and supervising entry-level lab assistants while enforcing federal, state, and local safety regulations?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have experience managing laboratory inventory and preparing distinct lab setups or mock tests for multiple healthcare or science programs simultaneously? If yes, please briefly list the programs you have worked with.

09

Have you previously been responsible for ordering, stocking, and monitoring lab equipment and supply inventories for an educational or professional laboratory? If yes, please briefly list the types of equipment you have ordered.

Required Question

Employer Pima Community College District (AZ)

Address 4905 East Broadway Blvd.

Building D, Room 102

Tucson, Arizona, 85709-1180

Phone (520) 206-4624

(520)206-4500

Website https://pima.edu/pima-jobs/contact-us.html