Lab Coordinator

Daytona State College; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona State College in Florida seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to support instructional activities by preparing laboratories, setting up materials and reagents as directed by instructors, and maintaining glassware, equipment and instrumentation in a clean, safe, and organized condition that supports effective teaching and learning.

The role includes maintaining the laboratory budget and coordinating purchasing with faculty and college departments, hiring and supervising work‑study students, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or closely related field.
• One year of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories and support classroom demonstrations as directed by instructors.
• Maintain laboratory budget and procure materials, equipment, and supplies; coordinate with department personnel.
• Hire and supervise work-study students and maintain related paperwork with Financial Aid.
• Maintain records for acquisition, use, storage, and disposal of chemicals; ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop, update, and communicate laboratory safety and operating procedures; train staff and students.
• May teach up to 9 contact hours.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a closely related field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry or a closely related field
• One (1) year of related experience

• Responsible for preparing laboratories and supporting classroom demonstrations for instructional activities, including laboratory setup, teardown, preparation of materials and reagents as directed by instructors, and the cleaning, maintenance, and storage of glassware, equipment, and instrumentation. Ensure preparation rooms and laboratories are maintained in a clean, safe, functional, and organized condition that supports effective teaching and learning.
• Responsible for maintaining the laboratory budget and managing the procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies needed for instructional laboratories. Monitor inventory levels to ensure adequate stock and efficient use of resources, and coordinate purchasing activities with department personnel, including the Chair, full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and other laboratory staff, as well as College departments such as Information Technology, Purchasing, and Accounts Payable.
• Responsible for hiring and supervising work-study students, maintaining proper paperwork for the hiring and supervision processes, including communicating with Financial Aid.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate records, documentation, and procedures related to the acquisition, use, storage, and disposal of chemicals, including compliance with applicable environmental health and safety regulations. Coordinate and schedule hazardous waste collection and disposal activities, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and ensure all required chemical inventory and safety records are current and accessible.
• Responsible for developing, updating, and communicating laboratory safety and operational procedures, and ensuring that all laboratory personnel- including full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, laboratory staff, and work-study students- are informed of and trained on proper laboratory practices, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• May teach up to 9 contact hours.

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of computers, peripherals, and software programs such as Microsoft Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, etc.)