Coordinator,Science Lab Job Cypress area,Texas USA,Research/Development

Position: Coordinator I, Science Lab

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:

The Coordinator I, Science Lab 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 is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications:

Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $38,761 - $44,576.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

E‑Verify

Lone Star College participates in the E‑Verify program, under which Lone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I‑9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

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Coordinator , Science Lab