Coordinator I, Science Lab

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Lone Star College-CyFair is seeking a Coordinator I, Science Lab to oversee general functions in the science lab, coordinating materials, events, and resources to support teaching and student learning.

The ideal candidate has at least an associate degree and one year of related experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced college environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of EPA/OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain documentation.
• Experience with lab waste handling and chemical inventory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates lab schedules and materials with faculty and staff.
• Improves lab procedures and practices.
• Manages chemical and bio-hazardous waste records.
• Maintains safety culture and current with regulations.
• Prepares and inventories reagents, solutions, stains, media.
• Monitors and disposes of microbiological cultures and wastes.
• Operates and maintains lab equipment.
• Maintains SDS workstations and PPE usage.
• Provides routine lab support and supplies replenishment.
• Tracks budget expenditures.
• Maintains relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Handles other duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection control

Safety regulations

Sterile/aseptic techniques

Lab safety awareness

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

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.

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.

Cultural Beliefs

• 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.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

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.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

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

Essential Job Functions

• Communicates with the faculty and other laboratory staff about lab schedules and lab materials; maintains a constant dialogue between instructors and labs throughout the semester
• Continuously analyzes and improves upon lab-related procedures and practices
• Properly handles, controls, and keeps diligent records of chemical and bio-hazardous wastes
• Actively 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 & supplies including but not limited to 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 (Safety Data Sheets) workstations and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking of labs, preparation of microbiological mediums, 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, Skills, And Abilities

• 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 the successful handling of day-to-day operations
• Working knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques for microbiology Organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum instruction and cooperatively as a member of a team
• 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

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher and at least 1 year of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Salary

Hiring salary range is $38,761 - $44,576.

Lone Star College provides a hiring salary range for all posted full-time non-faculty positions. Where your salary offer would fall in that range is determined by your related experience and education. Should you receive an offer of employment from Lone Star College, the resume submitted in the application process will be utilized to calculate your salary offer. The information outlined below will provide the Office of Human Resources everything needed to determine an accurate starting salary.

Your Resume Should Provide a Complete Picture Of Your Work Experience. The Resume Should Include The Following Information For Each Position Listed

• Length of time (specific months and years) of employment
• If the position was full time or part time
• If the position was paid or unpaid
• Level of degree completed including date earned.
• Unofficial transcript for highest earned degree

Additionally, any certifications listed as required or preferred in the Lone Star College job description should be included in the resume submitted.

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment and excellent work/life balance. This includes a full comprehensive and competitive benefits package, a generous number of paid holidays and vacation days, wellness programs, tuition waiver, professional development opportunities and more.

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