Part-Time Coordinator II, Science Lab

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For®" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

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.

LSC-Creekside Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service satellite center designed to serve the western portion of the Woodlands, as well as Tomball and the surrounding communities. Its location in an area of rapid growth provides an ideal opportunity for both working and non-traditional students. The facility offers a selection of day, evening and weekend credit courses, including university-transfer courses and certificates.

Location address is 8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX 77375.

The Part-Time Science Lab Coordinator II supports and manages laboratory materials, supplies, equipment, and laboratory experiences. This is accomplished through close coordination with the professors' lectures and a professional knowledge of the sciences. Primarily performs coordination duties characterized by facilitating the harmonious working of peers or colleagues toward the same end. Coordinators do not generally directly supervise staff.

• Assists manager and faculty to create biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physics laboratory schedules
• Maintains inventory and quality assurance of all science lab items, including cataloguing and labeling of all lab materials
• Tracks and coordinates budget expenditures
• Prepares requisitions for the timely arrival of all lab-related materials under the direction of the manager
• Directs and monitors laboratory safety protocols
• Monitors regulated and bio-hazardous materials; directs the proper disposal of such materials
• Communicates with instructors regarding labs
• Analyzes and improves procedures and practices
• Assists manager in developing hygiene plan, maintaining Right to Know Centers, and MSDS
• Keeps current with new technologies and safety regulations
• Supervises student workers in laboratory preparations
• Maintains professional working relationships, both within the District and with outside vendors
• Networks with individuals in other divisions and departments
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

• Knowledge and/or experience with infection control policies and procedures and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA)
• Proven astute and broad knowledge of the sciences and related safety protocols for the successful handling of day-to-day operations
• Strong skills in the use of microcomputers and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum instruction and also cooperatively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to provide dynamic and proactive educational leadership
• Proven effectiveness in allocating and managing resources
• Physically capable of some heavy lifting and moving, some climbing, and moving rapidly through the lab rooms
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate power equipment and determine equipment usage
  
  Demonstrated ability and commitment to work collaboratively
• Demonstrated…