Biology Lab Operations & Safety Coordinator

Socket.dev; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College in Palatine, IL is seeking a Laboratory Operations Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day functions of instructional labs, manage procurement and inventory, and ensure equipment readiness for all scheduled labs.

The role includes coordinating maintenance, tracking budgets, and guiding biology student aides, with safety responsibilities as the department's CHP coordinator and supervisor to ensure compliance and smooth lab operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Two years minimum of applied laboratory experience.
• Experience in budgeting and accounting for a lab.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requisition and procurement of lab equipment and supplies.
• Manage storage, inventory, and distribution of instructional materials.
• Oversee preparation, maintenance, and safety of laboratory facilities.
• Provide safety training and act as safety coordinator for CHP.
• Monitor budgets and process purchase orders and vendor bids.
• Supervise and guide a biology student aides.

Skills

Lab management

Budgeting

Procurement

Safety training

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Harper College in Palatine, IL is seeking a Laboratory Operations Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day functions of instructional labs, manage procurement and inventory, and ensure equipment readiness for all scheduled labs.

The role includes coordinating maintenance, tracking budgets, and guiding biology student aides, with safety responsibilities as the department's CHP coordinator and supervisor to ensure compliance and smooth lab operation.