Title: 00989 Laboratory Specialist I- Department of Biology

State Role Title: Laboratory & Research Spec I

Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Position:

The College of Science Engineering and Technology at Norfolk State University seeks applications for a Laboratory Specialist I for the Department of Biology.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will assist the Laboratory Manager by providing support for and ensuring adequate preparation of laboratory courses such as General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, Microbiology, and more. Specifically, the candidate will be responsible for maintaining stock of consumable supplies and materials, regular maintenance of equipment, responding to faculty requests for lab support, assisting with packages, and ensuring laboratory safety protocols are followed.  

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Solve problems effectively and think critically.
• Work independently and as a team member.
  
  EEO Statement
  NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have experience with laboratory maintenance, laboratory safety, preparing solutions and maintaining inventory.
• Understanding of safety protocols
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Offfice, Word, Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and work independently
• Attention to Detail

Additional Considerations

Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or related field (preferred not required).

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Norfolk State University

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: Emailed material not accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.