Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician

Location: Dawson

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician. This position provides hands-on research and lab support for faculty-led research projects and course-based undergraduate research Experience (CUREs) in the departments of Physical and Life Sciences and Psychology and Counseling. This role involves assisting with research experiments in multiple STEM areas such as microbiology and molecular biology/genetics, chemistry, neuroscience and behavior, and physics while providing technical support to student and faculty.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish.

In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Core Responsibilities:

Experimental and Technical Support

• Maintain and manage model organisms used in research, such as Drosophila melanogaster, including tasks like stock maintenance, virgin collection, and genetic cross setups.
• Set up and run molecular biology experiments (e.g., PCR, gel electrophoresis, DNA extraction, and sequencing).
• Prepare chemical reagents and biological media for research use in accordance with research protocols.
• Collect, label, and store human biological samples following lab protocols.
• Analyze human biological samples (Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assays).

Research Support and Data Management

• Assist with data collection, and data logging.
• Assist with data processing and summarizing experimental data using spreadsheets and/or statistical software (e.g., Excel or SPSS).
• Maintain accurate records of lab activities in electronic lab notebooks or designated databases.

Instructional and Safety Support

• Support faculty in CURE based coursework by preparing related lab materials.
• Train new students in lab safety procedures, basic laboratory techniques, and proper equipment use.
• Monitor lab for adherence to safety protocols and contribute to a culture of safety.
• Monitor experimental procedures for adherence to ethical and regulatory guidelines relating to human subjects research.

Laboratory Maintenance and Logistics

• Maintain laboratory equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer guidelines and internal maintenance schedules, including daily monitor of refrigerator and freezer temperatures, pH meter calibration, fume hood operation checks, etc.
• Report equipment malfunctions or other lab issues by creating work orders and…