JOB
Who We AreWith three campuses along Colorado’s Front Range, FRCC is the state’s largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities. Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the “Top Online Colleges” in the country by Newsweek. One of FRCC’s main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college’s strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment—one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC’s focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body. The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive. FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We’re looking to hire people who share these values—along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide you and your eligible dependents, including domestic partner, with a broad range of employer paid and employee paid benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability benefits, Health Benefits.Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits, Colorado PERA . Access to a tuition reimbursement program for eligible employees, their eligible dependents and domestic partners at any of the 13 system community colleges.Access to an Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (CSEAP).A comprehensive leave program, including: annual and sick leave, paid holiday and winter break (we are closed the week between December 25 and January 1.)Access to an abundance of professional development opportunities at FRCC.This position does require a strong on-campus presence on the Larimer Campus (Fort Collins, CO) and will need to travel occasionally to the other two FRCC Campuses for trainings or meetings.This position works the following shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am – 11:30 am & 12:30pm– 4:30 pm.This position conducts human cadaver lab tours that can occur during evening or weekend hours, so work schedule is adjusted accordingly as needed.This position will lift up to 55 pounds.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
GENERAL SUMMARY: The work unit supports instructional science laboratories by ensuring that laboratory spaces, materials, equipment, specimens, chemicals, and safety systems are prepared, maintained, and available for student learning. The unit helps faculty deliver safe, effective laboratory instruction in Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and other science courses while maintaining compliance with college, safety, chemical hygiene, and regulatory requirements.The purpose of this technical support position is to serve as the primary coordinator for Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and cadaver laboratories by preparing, setting up, maintaining, and breaking down daily instructional laboratory experiences. This includes organizing materials, preparing solutions, specimens, cultures, and media, maintaining equipment and laboratory spaces, supporting human cadaver lab operations, managing safety and chemical hygiene responsibilities, purchasing supplies, and assisting faculty with new or revised laboratory activities. The position ensures that assigned labs are safe, functional, well-stocked, and ready for instruction. The position is also cross trained in Biological and Physical Science laboratories to assist with workload coverage, employee absences, vacations, and staffing transitions. This role requires communication skills and judgment to solve problems, coordinate with faculty and vendors, and support effective student learning.This position is FLSA non-exempt therefore you cannot be an instructor at Front Range Community College or in any other college that belongs within the 13 community colleges with the Colorado Community College System. DUTIES: Prepare Laboratory ExperimentsPrepare and support instructional laboratories, particularly Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology, by assembling, preparing, and distributing equipment, preserved specimens, chemicals, glassware, microbiological media, microbial cultures, stains, preservative solutions, and other supplies. Prepare accurate chemical solutions and lab materials; clean, sanitize, organize, and properly store reusable equipment and chemicals after experiments. Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment and arrange service as needed.Communicate regularly with faculty to obtain lab schedules, clarify instructional needs, and respond to changes. Coordinate, supervise, monitor, and/or assist with open labs as needed. Cross-train and assist with other Biological and Physical Science courses. Assist the Laboratory Coordinator II with workload needs, assigned duties, and guidance of work-study and student hourly employees, ensuring that all laboratory safety precautions are followed.Human Cadaver Lab Tours and LaboratoriesMaintain a clean, functional cadaver lab and maintain the human cadavers in good condition for instructor and student use. Provide preservation support, inventory management, cleaning and monitoring of supplies and equipment. Schedule and conduct cadaver lab tours as directed, provide information to community organizations and FRCC faculty, and coordinate group visits. Support the educational mission of the human cadaver lab by assisting with demonstrations and periodically providing guided tours for FRCC students, concurrent enrollment groups, healthcare program students, and other visitors. Communicate the anatomical concepts clearly and professionally to students and visitors with varying levels of scientific background. Provide information to community organizations & FRCC faculty as requested regarding lab tours and schedule groups for visits. Ensure compliance with contractual obligations surrounding appropriate use and activities involving donor bodies, including institutional safety standards, biosafety requirements, and respectful handling practices for donated human tissue. Organize delivery and removal of donor bodies as needed. Maintain a professional environment that honors the dignity of human donors and reinforces ethical standards in anatomical education.PurchasingPurchase chemicals, glassware, plastic ware, preserved organs, preserved cats, and other consumable laboratory supplies using procurement cards, purchase requisitions, or approved local vendors. Learn and perform required processes for obtaining and returning cadavers through designated sources. Coordinate with vendors and suppliers to ensure materials are ordered, delivered, transported, and received in accordance with college and state purchasing requirements.Update & Improve Laboratory ExperimentsWork with appropriate faculty to improve existing student laboratory exercises and develop new labs that enhance student learning and understanding of course concepts. Assist with writing or revising laboratory instructions, procedures, and supporting materials. Follow up with faculty after implementation to evaluate lab effectiveness, identify needed adjustments, and support successful student learning outcomes. Attend related workshops and training as directed by the supervisor.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Supplemental InformationFOR CURRENT OR FORMER STATE CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO: Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1, 2024, any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classification’s pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30. All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System, including at Institutions of Higher Education, is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.This posting may be used to fill one or more similar positions in the future. Important Note To Applicants: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information on your completed application. Comparative Analysis: All state classified employees must be hired and promoted through a comparative analysis process. Part or all of the analysis for this position will include a review of your application material. Applications may be used to assess and rank applicants who meet the minimum requirements, cut to a top group, or establish an eligible list for referral to the position.Be sure your application material specifically addresses your qualifications, experience and accomplishments as they relate to the duties, minimum qualifications, substitutions, and preferred qualifications listed, including answering all supplemental questions thoroughly and with great detail. Attach additional pages if necessary to fully explain your experience and accomplishments. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your score or inclusion in the final pool of qualified candidates. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Front Range Community College is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with anyreasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing theapplication process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Bob Gregory,
[email protected] or by calling 303-404-5473. Pregnancy Related Accommodations, Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA)The Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act (CADA), allows applicants to request a reasonable accommodation for health conditions related to pregnancy or the physical recovery from childbirth. If you are an individual who wishes to request reasonable accommodations for an exam, you must do so at least three days prior to the administration of the exam. Please refer to the contact information on the exam scheduling notice or on the specific job announcement. Notice to Prospective Employees: Front Range Community College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about: Front Range Community College's alcohol and other drug policyVAWA policyCampus security policiesCampus/community resourcesWhere to find registered sex offender informationCrime statistics for the previous three calendar yearsReporting crimes The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways: By going to the internet website at: Clery Act Information(Download PDF reader)Printed copies of the FRCC Campus Annual Security Report are available on request through the Dean of Students Affairs Office and any college Campus Security and Preparedness Office
