Lab Coordinator #616

Daytona State College; Palm Coast (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Daytona State College seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee instructional laboratories in Biology, Microbiology or Chemistry. You will prepare labs, support demonstrations, manage materials, and maintain clean, safe facilities for teaching and learning.

You will also handle budgeting, procurement, inventory, and coordination with faculty, IT, Purchasing, and accounts payable. The role includes supervising work-study students and ensuring regulatory compliance and proper chemical handling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratories and support classroom demonstrations for instructional activities, including lab setup, teardown, and preparation of materials and reagents.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized laboratories and prep rooms to support effective teaching and learning.
• Manage the laboratory budget and procurement of materials, equipment, and supplies; coordinate purchasing with department staff and College departments.
• Hire and supervise work-study students and maintain proper paperwork for hiring and supervision processes.
• Maintain records related to acquisition, use, storage, and disposal of chemicals; ensure compliance with EH&S regulations and SDS requirements.
• Develop, update and communicate laboratory safety and operational procedures; train faculty and staff on safety practices and regulatory requirements.
• May teach up to 9 contact hours.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.)