Position Summary:
The Lab and Experiential Learning Coordinator for the department of Environment & Sustainability (ENV) supports student learning in labs on field trips, maintains lab and field equipment for the department, and is a leader for department safety.Job Description:
Job duties:
Lab
Ensure that lab users know and follow safety protocols related to safety.
Maintain and provide personal protective equipment to lab users.
Manage hazardous wastes.
Inventory lab equipment and replace items as needed.
Create and maintain a safe, clutter-free lab environment.
Create and update signage related to lab use.
Calibrate and maintain equipment.
Create and update handouts for use of lab equipment.
Manage equipment inventory and check-outs.
Prepare equipment ahead of labs upon faculty request.
Support student researchers to safely complete their research with lab equipment.
Communicate with lab coordinators of affiliate departments.
Maintain up-to-date trainings and certifications (e.g., ACS).
Reports safety concerns to the department chair and EHS officer.
Field
Inventory field equipment and replace items as needed.
Create and update handouts for use of field equipment.
Prepare equipment ahead of field trips upon faculty request.
Provide transportation support for field trips.
Support learning activities during field trips.
Clean, de-contaminate, and maintain equipment following field trips.
Support student researchers to safely complete their research with field equipment.
Maintain up-to-date trainings and certifications (e.g., driver safety).
Reports safety concerns to the department chair and EHS officer.
Department
Communicate updates and reminders about safety certifications and expectations to department faculty and staff.
Attend department meetings as requested.
Represent ENV at admissions events, student affairs events, science fairs/camps etc. as possible.
Collaborate on projects to enhance laboratory and field-based learning.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
Must have graduated, or will graduate from an accredited undergraduate program by July 1, 2026, with a Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies or a related field.
Demonstrated experience with laboratory and field safety and management.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently, manage time, and prioritize tasks.
Ability to work on a team.
Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:
Reports To: Chair of Environment & Sustainability
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers; light traffic)
Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time
Ability to work on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
Mobility to participate in meetings or assist customers in any building, office, conference room, or classroom across campus.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, reach, stoop, and/or kneel to handle lab and field equipment.
Ability to lift and transport light to moderate lab and field equipment.
Travel:
Less than 5% per year travel is expected.
Position Details:
Exempt | Full-Time | Temporary | Year-Round
Typical work hours: 80 hours per 2-week period
Compensation
The salary range is $50,000 to $52,500 , plus a comprehensive benefits package
Application Process
A complete application packet includes:
Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position.
Resume
Names and contact information for three current, professional references.
Application materials received by 11:59 PM on May 3, 2026, will receive full consideration.
The successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts
and pass a background check.
About Fort Lewis College:
On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado’s premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC’s academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango
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1000 Rim Drive
Durango, Colorado 81301
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