Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician

Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Student Worker - STEM Research Lab Technician.

The student worker position supports student and faculty research activities in the department of Physical and Life Sciences (PaLS) by providing hands‑on laboratory and technical assistance. This includes supporting students enrolled in independent studies and CURE‑based courses, as well as students participating in program‑funded and volunteer research, and faculty‑led research projects across multiple STEM fields, including microbiology, molecular biology/genetics, chemistry, and physics.

The Lab Technician helps maintain laboratory safety, equipment, supplies, and operations and works closely with the Undergraduate Research Program Director and PaLS Department Chair to facilitate research activities and ensure safe and effective laboratory operations.

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 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287 undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White. 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.

• Research, Technical, and CURE Support
• Support student and faculty research across multiple STEM fields, including microbiology, molecular biology/genetics, chemistry, and physics.
• Provide laboratory and technical support for independent studies, program‑funded and volunteer research, faculty‑led projects, and CURE‑based courses.
• Work closely with the Undergraduate Research Program Director and PaLS Department Chair, following established work instructions and coordinating laboratory support for research and instructional activities.
• Maintain research organisms, assist with experimental procedures, and prepare reagents, media, and other laboratory materials in accordance with established protocols.
• Train and assist students in laboratory techniques, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Research Documentation and Student Access:
  Verify required safety training and research documentation are completed and in place before students, including volunteers, independent study students, and program‑funded researchers, are granted laboratory access or begin research activities.
• Assist with data collection, recording, processing, and summarization, and maintain accurate research and laboratory records.
• Laboratory Operations and Maintenance
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instruments, and facilities,…