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Laboratory Specialist Supervisor (CNUW)
 Maricopa Community College district | |
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 403(b)
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 United States, Arizona, Scottsdale | |
 Dec 23, 2025 | |
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Laboratory Specialist Supervisor (CNUW) Job ID: 322232 Location: Scottsdale Community College Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Hiring Salary Range $20.61 - $26.80/hourly, DOE Grade 111 Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm; some evenings and weekends may be required Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm Work Calendar 12 Months Maricopa Summary 10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities. The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision- creating excellence in education for a better world. We focus on people-not profits. With 100% acceptance, zero rejections, and affordable tuition, we provide the flexibility and support our students need to succeed in and beyond the classroom. Discover how we're changing college. We don't just support our community-we help build it. We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset. Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of over 140,000 college students each year. Campus Statement Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is proud to be the only two-year public higher education institution located on Native American land. As one of the 10 Maricopa Community Colleges, SCC currently serves more than 7,000 full and part-time students each semester from its surrounding communities, including the cities of Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community. We are seeking dedicated and collaborative staff and faculty who are passionate about teaching, learning, and fostering student success. We welcome individuals who are eager to contribute their ideas and expertise to help guide the ongoing development of SCC's priorities and strategic initiatives. At SCC we are proud of our reputation as an innovative college that is focused on student success. Come join us in our desire to improve the quality of life in our communities by providing challenging, supportive, and engaging learning experiences. SCC Wins the 2022 Sterling Award MCCCD Fast Facts SCC Healthy AZ Platinum Award Recipient- 2025 Benefits Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD: Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
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Job Summary Scottsdale Community College (SCC) is seeking a Laboratory Specialist Supervisor (Exhibits Curator) to join our Center for Native and Urban Wildlife (CNUW) team. The CNUW Laboratory Specialist Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of CNUW facilities and the daily care and management of the living collections of the Center and Life Science Department. The collections include native reptiles, endangered fish, amphibians, and invertebrates, plants, aquariums, ponds, and wildlife gardens. The living collections are used for laboratory courses, undergraduate research, citizen science, elementary education programs, and for community outreach. The Laboratory Specialist Supervisor maintains the appearance and function of public exhibits including an outdoor reptile enclosure, ponds, and plants in the wildlife demonstration gardens, as well naturalistic indoor exhibits of the Center, and freshwater and marine aquariums, plants and invertebrates used in biology labs. This position assists with education by engaging with visitors to the Center, giving occasional public presentations, providing guidance on student projects, and collaborating with the Center's off-campus partners and CNUW staff. The Laboratory Specialist Supervisor trains and supervises student activities with hands-on experiences working with the living collections, which requires daily supervision of employees, volunteers, Federal Work-Study students, and service-learning students. This position manages CNUW's administrative duties of purchasing, maintaining inventories, record keeping, evaluating worker performance, and annual reporting to State & Federal agencies for keeping captive wildlife (including endangered and threatened species), along with developing animal care protocol and handling guidelines. This position requires a physical presence on campus. Please read the "How to Apply" section to avoid incomplete application materials. Essential Functions 35% - Oversees the daily operation of the living collections for the Life Sciences Department's Center for Native and Urban Wildlife, which is open to the public and contains over 50 species of reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates (including venomous species). Develops, implements and provides daily care (i.e. feeding, watering, cleaning) of animals and exhibits; formulates and prepares numerous animal diets and establishes feeding schedules; monitors health and behavior of animals, and handles medical care; maintains feeder insect colonies; designs naturalistic exhibits; maintains cleanliness of area in and surrounding the Center; on-call 24-7 for emergencies that would include water supply shut-downs or A/C failure in areas where animals are housed. 35% - Plans, assigns, and supervises, the work of staff and volunteers at the Center, including part-time workers, federal work study, student/community volunteers, interns, and service learning students; trains and evaluates workers; assists with coordinating, developing, directing and supervising student citizen science projects, service learning and undergraduate research projects, and assisting with on and off campus outreach events; interacts with visitors to the center by communicating educational material and answering questions. 20% - Maintains and monitors aquariums, ponds, and gardens used by biology courses. Aquarium maintenance of 7 tanks includes fresh and saltwater fish, plants, and invertebrate species; develops, implements, and provides daily care such as feeding; conducts routine water changes; prepares and maintains correct salinity of water; monitors water chemistry; removes algae; keeps equipment like pumps, skimmers and lights in working order. The Campus Wildlife Demonstration Gardens are used by multiple SCC Biology courses and include over 100 Sonoran Desert plant species, ponds (including endangered species), and rainwater harvesting and raised plant beds that are used to grow food for the Center's animals. Ensures that plants receive sufficient water and communicates with Facilities to fix problems with drip lines; removes weeds; prunes plants away from paths. Pond maintenance includes several ponds containing endangered fish populations, educational signage, and endangered plants; removes algae and unwanted species; prunes and monitors surrounding vegetation, monitors water chemistry and equipment of ponds; maintains cleanliness of areas surrounding ponds. 10% - Maintains records and database information including visitor counts, volunteer hours, and State and Federal permit requirements; develops and maintains standard operating procedures; develops and maintains educational signage; ensures compliance with animal handling and other safety procedures; reviews inventory needs and purchases equipment and supplies; maintains purchase records. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Supervises full-time regular staff including conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, and implementing hiring, discipline and termination procedures. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution, four years of directly related full-time experience such as providing assistance to students in an instructional setting; and/or preparing, maintaining and delivering equipment, supplies or other related instructional materials used for laboratory activities including two years of lead work or senior level experience. OR An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered. Desired Qualifications
Special Working Conditions * Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense * Will be required to travel or be assigned to other MCCCD locations * May be required to work early mornings, evenings and weekends * May require prolonged periods of sitting and viewing a computer screen * May be required to lift or carry up to 25 lbs. * This position requires a physical presence on campus * May be exposed to hazardous chemicals and venomous animals * Climbing stairs and/or ladders to reach assigned areas along with working at heights * Work outdoors in a variety of temperatures and environmental conditions * May be required to work in an area of light to heavy noise levels daily How to Apply Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter that details how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. A cover letter may further highlight an applicant's knowledge, skill and abilities. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application. Additional materials will not be accepted after the job posting has closed. Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered. Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.
Please Note: Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page. ( HCM Internal Applicants Quick Reference Guide ) At this time, Scottsdale Community College does not provide Visa Sponsorship. Travel to campus during the interview/selection process will be at the candidate's own expense. Posting Close Date Apply on or before January 12, 2026 to be considered. EEO, Title IX, & Clery Act Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance." The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators. The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act. To apply, visit https://jobs.maricopa.edu/psp/MCPAHPRD/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1000&JobOpeningId=322232&PostingSeq=1 jeid-3ae82d03f7c70a48a661bedce22dc627 | |