Biology Laboratory Coordinator

Harper College; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper College in Palatine, IL seeks a dedicated coordinator to manage instructional laboratories, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and strong support for faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include requisition and procurement of equipment, maintenance and inventory, and proper storage and disposal of hazardous wastes per OSHA standards. The role also provides technical and safety support and facilitates lab safety training for technicians and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate general day-to-day functions for instructional laboratories.
• Handle requisition and procurement of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Coordinate preparation, distribution, storage, maintenance, and inventory of instructional equipment, supplies, and materials in labs and storage areas.
• Coordinate disposal of hazardous wastes per OSHA laboratory standards.
• Assist with preparation and distribution of supplies for instructional labs.
• Provide support and guidance for laboratory technicians.
• Provide technical and safety support and facilitate safety training for laboratory technicians and faculty.

Job description

Overview

Responsible for general coordination and day-to-day functions for instructional laboratories in the department. Responsible for requisition and procurement of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies. Coordinates preparation, distribution, storage, maintenance, and inventory of instructional equipment, supplies, and materials in laboratory and storage areas. Coordinates disposal of hazardous wastes per OSHA laboratory standards. Assists with preparation and distribution of supplies and materials for instructional labs. Provides support and guidance for laboratory technician. Provides technical and safety support and facilitates safety training for laboratory technicians and faculty.