Health Careers Lab Manager

Oakton College; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines and Evanston seeks a Health Careers Lab Supervisor to oversee instructional labs and student workers. You will plan and direct lab prep for health career courses, coordinating with instructors to ensure all equipment and procedures meet requirements.

The role includes hiring and training staff, managing budgets and inventory, and enforcing safety standards across campus labs. Strong supervisory skills and a science background are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Science with specific course work in Medical Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology or health related field or equivalent.
• Two years related clinical or laboratory experience.
• Two years supervisory experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and supervise student employees as labs are prepared for courses.
• Train and supervise STEM and Health Careers Laboratory Specialist and part-time staff.
• Review procedures and equipment with lab instructors as needed.
• Develop lab schedules and preparation guidelines for clinical skills and labs.
• Develop budget requests and manage inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Supervisory experience

Lab safety

Education

Bachelor's in Science with medical lab coursework

Job description

About Oakton College

Educate. Empower. Transform

At Oakton College, we know education changes lives - and thatstarts with the people who make it happen. For more than 50 years,we've built a welcoming and inclusive community where students fromall backgrounds and experiences thrive.

We're looking for passionate educators, professionals and leaders to join our team. Whether in the classroom, student support, orbehind the scenes, your talents and expertise will make adifference and shape the future.

We provide dynamic learning environments that empower students andemployees alike with campuses in Des Plaines and Skokie and aHealth Careers Education Center in Evanston.

As a proud institution accredited by the Higher LearningCommission, Oakton is more than a college - it's a place whereinnovation, equity and lifelong learning drive everything we do. Wevalue diverse perspectives and embrace new ideas and are dedicatedto fostering an inclusive and student-centered culture.

Job Description:

Job Summary

Under general supervision, plan and direct the delivery ofinstructional support services available in the Health Careers labsat the Des Plaines campus and Evanston Health Careers EducationCenter. The primary focus involves supervising student workers andspecialized technicians to ensure instructional labs are preparedfor various health career disciplines.

Job Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, train, and supervise student employees as theyprepare labs for various health career courses.
• Train and supervise the STEM and Health Careers LaboratorySpecialist (in collaboration with Biology Lab Manager or STEMdesignee), along with part-time staff in the Health Careersdivision. Responsible for interviewing and hiring to fill thesepositions when there are vacancies.
• Review clinical and experimental procedures and equipment withlab instructors as necessary.
• Develop lab schedules and preparation guidelines for clinicalskills and lab experiments.
• Develop budget requests, purchase and maintain inventory ofhealth careers supplies, equipment, and educational materials,adhere to budget limits, and initiate request orders for suppliesand equipment at applicable campuses.
• Initiate and supervise the maintenance and repair ofspecialized lab and medical equipment, and initiate requests forand supervise routine repairs of lab facilities (e.g., drains,faucets, safety equipment).
• Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, andinstructors in the Health Careers labs. This could include but isnot limited to: evaluating hazards and risks, conductinginspections, maintaining records of audits and corrective actions,and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal health andsafety regulations.
• Ensure that applicable faculty, staff, and students receiveappropriate training regarding the handling of biohazardous/medicalwaste, personal protective equipment, and hygiene protocols.
• Collect, organize, and remove biohazard and chemical waste fromthe labs to a designated area, and maintain an inventory ofnecessary supplies.
• Supervise the safety and security of the lab facilities,including during times when students are not in attendance, but thecollege is open.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Supervision Received

Administrative supervision is received from the Dean of HealthCareers. Functional supervision may be received from the ProgramChair, and/or designated faculty member.

Supervision Exercised

Functional supervision is exercised over the STEM and HealthCareers Laboratory Specialist and part-time laboratory staff. Functional supervision is also exercised over a team ofapproximately 5-7 student employees.

Requirements:

Education, Work Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Science with specific course work in MedicalLaboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology or health related fieldor an equivalent combination of education and experience from whichcomparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is required.
• Two years related clinical or laboratory experience isrequired.
• Two years supervisory experience is desirable.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people ofdifferent levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and lifeexperiences, and to exhibit an adequate level of respect to fellowemployees and the College community at large.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Light lifting up to 30 lbs. and light carrying up to 30 lbs.Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting,standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to movefrom building to building on-Campus and to visit off-Campusentities. Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles,toxic or caustic chemicals, and biohazards

Additional Information:

HOURS: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:15 pm

SALARY: The hourly salary of this position is $30.39 whichequates to $61,242 annualized based on Oakton's summer hoursschedule.

The location (Des Plaines or Evanston) will vary due to theneeds of the college for a given term (Fall, Spring,Summer)

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval,some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule optionavailable after 30 working days.

For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page .

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidatesupon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictionsare not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed incompliance with state and federal law and in accordance with theIllinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record ProtectionAct of March 2021.

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibilityverification.