Part-time Coordinator , Science Lab

Job Title

Part‑time Coordinator I, Science Lab

LSC‑Montgomery

Regular, Part‑Time

43740

This position carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the role. 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

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

• Communicates with faculty and laboratory staff about lab schedules and materials; maintains a constant dialogue between instructors and labs throughout the semester.
• Continuously analyzes and improves lab‑related procedures and practices.
• Properly handles, controls, and keeps diligent records of chemical and bio‑hazardous wastes.
• 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 and supplies including 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 workstations and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking of labs, preparation of microbiological media, 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 day‑to‑day operations.
• Working knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques for microbiology.
• Organizational, leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction and cooperatively as a team member.
• 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.

The work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or similar activities, or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. Specific, common physical characteristics such as above‑average agility and dexterity may be required.

• Equipment includes a PC workstation on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, various lab equipment and safety/protective gear appropriate to the material being taught.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the position’s functions.
• Work is performed mostly in a climate‑controlled lab environment with potential exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals and biological, toxic or caustic materials, contamination or mechanical moving parts. At times work may also be performed in outdoor environments such as specimen or water collections and may encounter a variety of conditions.

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hourly Pay Rate: $17.58

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