Staff Research Associate 3 - Chemistry

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.
If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or
jobs@unr.edu
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Job Description
The Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno is recruiting for a Staff Research Associate 3 position as the manager for the advanced chemistry laboratory stockroom serving the teaching laboratories. This position will be responsible for supporting the Department of Chemistry instructional activities by overseeing and maintaining assigned teaching laboratories to ensure activities are conducted within established lab safety protocol and instructional standards; provide training and guidance to teaching assistants to ensure they operate under the established standard operating procedures/EH&S safety; and also ensure the Chemistry stockroom is open and personnel are available during the posted or instructional hours.
The Staff Research Associate 3 will prepare laboratory experiments and ensure chemicals, solutions, reagents and supplies are available for teaching assistants prior to the start of class; maintain laboratory equipment and facilities, and ensure labs and stockrooms are secured and stored properly after class.
The incumbent will maintain financial records in accordance with university policy, provides prices and budgets appropriately. The position will reconcile purchases a minimum of twice monthly and maintain a current budget and plans for purchases in advance to keep inventory at optimal levels. Additionally, the position is responsible for chemical supply purchasing and receiving by processing and receiving orders placed by chemistry faculty researchers and staff and ensures chemicals and supplies are adequately stocked at all times.
This position will oversee laboratory safety and the storage of chemicals, supplies and equipment per the University Chemical Hygiene Plan; ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) are available and updated as needed; ensure safety supplies are properly stocked and available and assist with laboratory incident management as needed. The incumbent will oversee student employees and student safety by training employees in stockroom operations; including receiving, delivery, safe chemical storage and transfer, customer service, use of software and cleaning and organization. The position will report to the Director of Laboratories, and the incumbent will follow all relevant policies for laboratory work and for safety at the department, university, state and national levels.
To see the full Class Specifications, visit:
10.770 Class Specification
Essential Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the required area of specialization and two (2) years of professional research experience either in the field or in a laboratory;
OR
One (1) year of experience as a Staff Research Associate II in Nevada State service;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
This position requires supervisory experience, knowledge of OSHA laboratory standards and working knowledge of methodology applicable to the field of chemistry.
Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing multiple calendars
Completion of Analytical/Quantitative Chemistry AND Synthetic Chemistry OR Inorganic Chemistry
Schedule
The typical work schedule is 40 hours, variable hours throughout the week with some late evenings and will require availability to cover instructional stockrooms with current schedules during Fall and Spring semesters (~15 weeks per semester).
Some days may be 10-hour shifts but not to exceed 40 hours per week.
Compensation Grade:
Grade 33
(Entry, Step 01)
In classified service, salary is in Grade and Step. The Step is determined based on the Nevada Administrative Code. Salary placement above a Step 01 at initial appointment is determined based on the recruitment, the candidate's qualifications, internal equity and budgets. A request to accelerate salary must be approved by Human Resources and abide by the Nevada Administrative Code.
To view the classified compensation schedules, please visit:
Classified Compensation
. Select Salary schedule, PP01.
For more information, visit the
Classified Salary Calculator
The Perks of PERS
Classified Employees are enrolled in The Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS) upon hire. The PERS retirement plan is beyond compare. Please visit the Benefit Estimator
Retirement Calculator
for more information.
Perks of Working at UNR
Health insurance options including dental and vision -
Health Insurance
Life insurance, generous annual and sick leave -
Classified Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Mountain EAP
supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
Staff Employees' Council (SEC) represents all Classified employees. SEC holds monthly meetings to provide a forum for employees to participate.
SEC
Grants-in-aid for Classified Employees
For more information about the Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit, please visit:
Classified Staff Grant-In-Aid Benefit
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Additionally, we offer a Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents of classified employees (working at least a 50% full-time equivalent). For more information, please visit:
Classified Employee Family Opportunity Program
Contact Information
Beth Jacobsen at (775) 682-8787 or
jacobsenb@unr.edu
Exempt
No
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at
jobs@unr.edu
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Attach the following attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of your application
Resume/CV
- (required) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented.
Cover Letter
- (optional)
Contact Information for three supervisory references
- (required) Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
Transcripts
- (optional) If you have not graduated, please attach your transcripts to receive education credit for classes you have taken. Credit is given for classes relevant to the position.
Veteran Interview Consideration
- (optional) - To receive interview consideration for veterans and veterans with a service-connected disability, proof is required at the time of application. Please attach proof electronically to your application under the Veteran Document(s) section. (Examples of acceptable documents include DD-214, disability letter from Veteran's Administration, etc)
Posting Close Time
This posting will close at 12:00 am on the date listed below. The posting will no longer be available to apply to after 11:59 pm the day prior.
Posting Close Date
08/29/2026
Note to Applicant
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.
Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.
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