Science Lab Operations Coordinator Job Conroe area,Texas USA,Science

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This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

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The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

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Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-Montgomery, the premiere student-centered educational institution in Montgomery County, serves The Woodlands and Conroe communities. LSC-Montgomery provides a relaxing and conducive learning atmosphere while offering leisure learning opportunities, individual classes, and unique programs such as radiologic technology, physical therapy, and biotechnology.

Location address is 3200 College Park Drive, Conroe, TX 77384.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

This position is responsible for the coordination of general functions in the science laboratory environment. Functions of the position include coordination of services, delivery of materials, coordinating events, organizing resources, tracking laboratory materials, tracking equipment, and assisting with running the lab.

Essential Job Functions

Communicates with the faculty and other laboratory staff about lab schedules and lab materials; maintains a constant dialogue between instructors and labs throughout the semester
Continuously analyzes and improves upon lab-related procedures and practices
Properly handles, controls, and keeps diligent records of chemical and bio-hazardous wastes
Actively remains current with new technologies and safety regulations and promotes a culture of safety in the laboratory
Prepares and inventories complex reagents, chemicals, solutions, stains, media and dyes according to protocol
Properly monitors, handles, sterilizes and disposes of microbiological organisms and other bio-hazardous & chemical waste or materials
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment & supplies including but not limited to microscopes, autoclave, Thermal Cycler, UV transilluminators, shakers, vortexes, incubators, micropipettors and DNA Evaporator/Concentrator
Ensures safety and quality assurance practices are followed including maintenance of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) workstations and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking of labs, preparation of microbiological mediums, refilling reagent bottles, washing glassware and recording supplies inventory
Tracks and coordinates budget expenditures
Maintains professional working relationships with a variety of LSC employees at all levels, as well as with outside vendors
Responsible for other reasonable duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge and/or experience with infection control policies and procedures and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA)
Astute and broad knowledge of the sciences and related safety protocols for the successful handling of day-to-day operations
Working knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques for microbiology Organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimum instruction and cooperatively as a member of a team
Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff
Capable of performing required duties with minimal supervision
Good safety record and safety consciousness

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule And Conditions

Equipment used includes, PC…