Part-Time Coordinator , Science Lab

Part‑Time Coordinator I, Science Lab – LSC‑University Park (Regular, Part‑Time). Job .

Commitment to Mission

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.

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

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. Established in 2012, Lone Star College‑University Park has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovation, as well as its focus on student access and success. Conveniently located off SH 249 in the heart of northwest Houston, Lone Star College‑University Park is known as the “community’s college,” providing students with highly affordable degree and certificate programs that transfer seamlessly to four‑year universities or lead to direct employment.

Campus facilities include the Center for Science & Innovation, the Energy & Manufacturing Institute, Learning Innovation Labs and the Geology Rock Wall.

Location address: 20515 SH 249 (TX 249 and Louetta Road), Houston, TX 77070.

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.

• 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 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

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