Laboratory Coordinator - Newton Campus Job Covington area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Laboratory Coordinator

Perimeter College Newton Campus

These are exciting times at the Perimeter College Newton Campus . We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded byindividuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Perimeter College is seeking (1) a dedicated and experienced
Laboratory Coordinator

WHAT MAKES PERIMETER COLLEGE A GREAT PLACE?

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

This is a full-time staff position that requires an on-campus presence of 40 hours per week to support the daily operations ofthe laboratories and provide direct support to instructional activities.

Primary responsibilities include implementing and enforcing all laboratory safety procedures; supervising, training, and evaluating laboratory technicians and student workers; procuring materials,supplies, and equipment necessary for laboratory operations and instructional support; maintaining equipment inventories; obtainingvendor quotations; updating purchasing and ordering logs; and maintaining departmental records as requested by the Department Chair.

The Laboratory Coordinator also supports instructional excellence by ensuring laboratories are properly prepared for classes and may contribute to course design, development, and implementation asneeded. This position requires regular collaboration with faculty,staff, and students and a consistent on-campus presence to meet the operational needs of the department.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the
Laboratory Coordinator
are the following:

Teach up to three (3) laboratory courses per semester based on departmental instructional needs; provide instructional coverage for laboratory courses during temporary faculty absences, includingapproved leave, Family and Medical Leave (FMLA), professional conferences, or other approved university business, as needed; and collaborate with faculty course coordinators to develop,coordinate, and maintain laboratory schedules for assigned coursesto ensure effective laboratory operations and instructional support.
Order, prepare, and maintain laboratory supplies, materials,and equipment to support weekly laboratory instruction; develop and maintain current laboratory procedures manuals for laboratoryinstructors and technicians; recruit, train, and supervise student assistants and laboratory technicians in accordance with departmental policies and approved safety guidelines; and collaborate with other Laboratory Coordinators in the department topromote consistency in laboratory operations, procedures, and instructional support across all Perimeter College campuses.
Maintain laboratory facilities, including laboratory spaces and storage/preparation rooms, to ensure they are clean, organized,well-equipped, and in compliance with safety standards; oversee theproper storage, maintenance, and organization of laboratory materials and equipment; and coordinate the identification and transfer of obsolete or unused equipment and materials to University Surplus in accordance with university policies.
Coordinate the procurement of laboratory supplies, materials,and equipment by placing orders, obtaining vendor quotations,securing required purchase approvals from the Associate Chair,maintaining procurement documentation and P-Card logs (when assigned a University P-Card), overseeing preventive maintenance of laboratory equipment, and reporting equipment failures and resolutions to the Department Chair to ensure uninterruptedlaboratory operations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for part-time laboratoryinstructors by providing guidance on laboratory policies,protocols, procedures, and course content; coordinating onboarding and training; communicating departmental expectations; and providing ongoing instructional and operational support to ensurethe consistent delivery of laboratory instruction across the department.

Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in the assigned research area or;
Bachelor's degree in the assigned research area and two yearsof related experience, or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring

Qualifications:

College teaching experience preferred.
Experience with setting up,…