MultiUse Lab Assistant Supervisor; Spectrum Center

Compensation Range:
Hourly: $20.00 - $25.77 Position Summary Assist the Multiuse Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director in the overseeing of the Multiuse laboratories in support of National University academic programs. Provides technical support to the Mulituse laboratories at the campuses. Work closely with university staff, faculty and students to ensure a positive teaching and learning experience. Under the supervision of the Multiuse Laboratory Supervisor ensure compliance with OSHA / EPA / California regulations and safety requirements.

Assist with supervision, training, and coordination of the work schedule of the Multiuse Laboratory Assistant(s) and/or Technician(s). Maintains a positive team environment, leading the team when the Multiuse Laboratory Supervisor and/or Director is not present, providing reporting and class preparation support for team members, driving results, and coaching to outcomes for the team. In addition, is the first point of contact for students and organizational escalations.

Act as the auxiliary supervisor for all Multiuse Laboratories within the National University System. Supervise the preparations for laboratory experiments and demonstrations for scheduled classes in close collaboration with university faculty. Assist with and train multiuse laboratory staff on experiment set-ups. Assist instructors and students during laboratory classes. Provide monthly and long-term laboratory schedules to campus directors, SoALS and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Develop a hands-on operating guide for the Seq Studio genetic analyzer, and keep it updated when forensic procedures change. Develop a hands-on operating guide for the Ultra Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC) for chemical separation and analysis. Add procedures for confirmatory testing of when chemical materials are added to the forensic curriculum. Provide guidance to Facilities, SoALS, and Campus Operations on laboratory design/workflow when new laboratories are added or when existing laboratories are updated.

Guidance could include equipment lists, pricing, water/electrical requirements, laboratory safety equipment requirements, and storage requirements. Follow policies and procedures for good laboratory practices. Maintain consumable and perishable components to OSHA / EPA standards. Assist with and train multiuse laboratory staff and instructors on experiment set-ups and outcomes. Assist with and train multiuse laboratory staff, professors, and students in the proper disposal of HAZMAT / BIOHAZ materials.

Train multiuse laboratory staff on the Medical Waste Management Plan, SDS use and maintenance, chemical storage, and inventories, chemical and bio-hazardous disposal, logs, and laboratory safety, I.A.W, National University policies. Ensure multiuse laboratory staff understand and comply with the proper handling and storage of hazardous materials and human pathogens per OSHA / EPA regulations and standards. Ensure the laboratory is maintained in good working order.

Emphasis on neatness, cleanliness, stocked reagents bottles, and all equipment is in good working order. Perform depot level maintenance on all microscopes, clean lenses, correct adjustment on ocular lenses, clean & align condenser, repair stage, and change light assembly. Perform periodic maintenance on Seq Studio Genetic analyzer, Polaris Q mass spectrophotometer (MS), Trace gas chromatograph (GC), and UPLC per the manufacturer’s guidelines.

Contact the manufacturer if warranty repairs are needed. Order, store, and maintain a current and complete inventory of laboratory supplies. Replenish stock, as needed. Export packaged courses to other university campuses. Manage projects and deadlines set by the Multiuse…