Science Laboratory Technician / Laboratory & Research Specialist I (00472)

Location: Farmville, VA Category: Classified Job Type: Full-time Non-Exempt Posted On: Tue Jul 14 2026 Job Description:

The Departments of Biological & Environmental Sciences and Chemistry & Physics in the Cook-Cole College of Arts & Sciences invites applications for a Science Laboratory Technician/Laboratory & Research Specialist I (00472) to begin on or after July 25, 2026.

The primary responsibilities and duties of the position include the following:

• Provide instructional support for laboratory and research activities through preparation of reagents, gels, agarose, and other material, as requested
• Provide coordination of lab setup and teardown including glassware cleanup and sterilization
• Maintain accurate inventory of equipment valued at levels established by state and university regulations for the Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
• Assist with tags and asset management for both departments
• Serve as the building coordinator for Chichester Science Center, submit building work orders, facilitate key and card reader access, assist with space management requests, and coordinate with Facilities Management and other offices on campus
• Serve as primary contact person for sensitive equipment monitoring to respond appropriately to alarm notifications
• Coordinate with faculty in both departments to maintain organization, upkeep, and facilitate improvements of teaching spaces, storage areas, and displays in the Chichester Science Center
• Coordinate ordering to reduce redundancies and maintain stock of frequently ordered items
• Coordinate with faculty and staff in both departments to schedule and facilitate equipment maintenance visits and other services such as lab coat cleaning
• Perform non-technical routine maintenance on a wide range of instruments and equipment
• Plant and animal care and husbandry for research and teaching
• Assist in maintenance of Longwood Greenhouse
• Assist with transportation coordination for field laboratories
• Coordinate laboratory student worker assistance to faculty
• Facilitate biological waste handling and bio-hazardous material decontamination and disposal
• Assist the Academic Safety Specialist in maintaining inventory of chemicals housed in teaching and research laboratories and insuring compliance with environmental safety regulations for chemical hygiene and hazardous waste management

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University"s campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Job Requirements:

• Preference for candidates with a B.S. degree in a laboratory-based science or equivalent training / work experience; additional preference given to those holding a M.S., or higher degree, in Biology or closely related discipline
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills required
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred
• Preference given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following: preparation of laboratory materials, plant/animal care, instrument/equipment maintenance/repair, bio-hazardous waste handling, and/or training in inventory management systems

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in pay band 3. Anticipated hiring range will be $45,000 to $50,000. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon.
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu .

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator"s contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/ .

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