Academic Support, Science Lab Tech (Casual)

University of Hawaii, Kapiolani Community College, Math & Science Department is seeking applications for the Academic Support, Science Lab Tech casual position. Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:
Important Note: Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative, professional, and technical (APT) or instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.

Working Title: Academic Support, Science Lab Tech
Position Number: Casual Hire
Hiring Unit: Math & Science Department
Location: Kapiolani Community College
Date Posted: December 15, 2025
Closing Date: December 18, 2025, 11:59 PM HST
Salary: $25.72
Schedule: Not to exceed 19 hours/week
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Funding: Special

Other Conditions: Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.

Introduction:
This position is under the general supervision of the Department Chair of Math and Sciences and assists the department lab coordinators in covering all science labs in the Math and Sciences department.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the Department Chair of the Math and Sciences program and in collaboration with the lab coordinators, assist with the effective and safe management, coordination, and operation of all science course laboratories.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and lab coordinators to coordinate and provide lab experiments for science courses and undergraduate research.
• Prepares, stores, and ultimately disposes of organic and inorganic chemical solutions, which include hazardous materials such as acids, bases, organic solvents, bacteriological and enzyme solutions, preserved animal specimens, etc.
• Prepares the safe preparation of biological agents such as human and other pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, etc.) and bacteriological media and maintains the departmental collection of bacteria and molds.
• Prepares, sets up, breaks down, maintains, and stores equipment, instrumentation needed for lab experiments and lecturer demonstrations, such as balances, microscopes. Oxygen meters, pH meters, spectrophotometers, oscilloscopes, balances, sensors, laptops, quadrats, respirometers, distillers, etc.
• Ensures the safe and orderly clean upkeep of the laboratories and equipment.
• Ensures compliance with department, college, university, state, federal, and other applicable agency policies, procedures, regulations, and laws regarding laboratory safety, such as OSHA, EPA, fire department, and the Department of Agriculture. Biosafety Office and hazardous materials safety.
• Ensures the maintenance and control of the inventory of laboratory equipment, supplies and living organisms, including proper labeling, etc.
• Ensures the safe and compliant disposal, transport, reporting, and clean-up of chemicals, biological growths, and hazardous materials.
• Ensures compliance with department, college, university, state, federal and other applicable agency policies, procedures, regulations, and laws regarding laboratory safety, such as OSHA, EPA, Fire Department, Department of Agriculture, UH Biosafety Office, and UH Environmental Health and Safety Office.
• Ensures the availability of emergency equipment such as first aid kits, emergency lights, safety shoes, eye wishes, MSDS', spill supplies, etc. in compliance with department, college, and university. state, federal and other applicable agency policies, procedures. regulations. and laws regarding laboratory safety such as OSHA, EPA, Fire Department, Department of Agriculture, Bio-safety Office, and hazardous materials safety.
• Identifies faulty lab equipment and initiates all steps of the repair process, including identifying vendors to provide repairs, preparing repair orders, and ensuring payment.
• Assists with the procurement process for the science laboratories to include delivery, follow-ups, returns and credits.
• Assists faculty in the classroom related to laboratory equipment, demonstrations, and set-ups.
• Keeps up to date with changes in fields and laws as they relate to compliance issues, best practices. Procurement of equipment and supplies serves as a resource to faculty and other departments.
• May work weekends and evenings as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Medical Technology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry.
• Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques in the coordinating, operating, and maintaining science laboratories as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
• Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal, state laws, rules and regulations and theories and systems associated with coordinating, operating and maintaining science laboratories.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in coordinating, operating, and maintaining science laboratories; or equivalent education and training or experience.
• Practical knowledge of, and experience with, methods, material, procedures, and techniques used in coordinating and implementing science laboratory experiments.
• Understands and carries out complex oral and written instructions and resolves problems through creative reasoning and logic, as substantiated by professional reference.
• Ability to lead, train and supervise subordinate personnel, manage work priorities and manage employee relations, as substantiated by professional reference.
• Ability to competently operate a personal computer to maintain comprehensive records and prepare routine written reports; Successful experience in working with faculty, students, sales representatives, clerical staff and administrators.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

1. Cover letter;
2. Resume;
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
4. Official transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
5. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted
6. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted
Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

NOTE:
• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapiolani Community College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
• Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.
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