Lab Specialist - Logistics Program - Lancaster Workforce Center

dallascollege; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 67,502,000 - 68,880,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a Lab Specialist to support laboratories, classrooms, and learning spaces across its Schools. This role handles materials, supplies, equipment, and information systems while delivering technical support for courses and programs.

The Lab Specialist reports to the Lab Manager and contributes to a secure, well-organized learning environment. On-site work is required, with potential hybrid arrangements after six months based on policies and needs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field plus 1 year of related work experience.
• Official transcripts required.
• Some disciplines may require state licenses/certifications.
• Bilingual or multilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and maintenance of labs, classrooms, and tool rooms.
• Provide safety training and enforce hazardous materials handling.
• Manage inventory, MSDS records, and repairs scheduling.
• Coordinate vendor quotes and purchases for labs.
• Support learning labs with faculty and student orientation.
• Monitor lab activities and ensure a safe, clean environment.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate lab assistants and staff.
• Schedule preventative maintenance and track equipment purchases.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Laboratory information systems

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

N04-PT

Hourly Rate

$23.78 Hourly

FLSA

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Work Location

All positions are considered on-site roles.

After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.

Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff Position Summary

Dallas College seeks a dynamic individual to play an important role in the operation of the one of the seven new Dallas College academic Schools (the Schools). The Lab Specialist will serve within one of the Dallas College academic Schools. Dallas College is establishing the Schools with a new, ambitious academic framework to ensure the Schools align with the North Texas region's workforce and industry needs to ensure graduates' success in their careers. The Lab Specialist will report to the Lab Manager. The Lab Specialist is responsible for maintaining materials, supplies, equipment, and information systems while providing technical support for courses and programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment in one or more discipline areas within the School.
• Advanced ability to use computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports and communicate with others.
• Must have strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, detail-oriented approach to work, strong decision-making skills, good follow-up, ability to complete tasks.
• Utilizes excellent interpersonal, listening, oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and constituents in the Dallas College community network.
• Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and courteously with individuals internal/external to Dallas College.
• Must be able to comply with district policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree plus one (1) year of related work experience and/or experience in a teaching environment. In lieu of associate degree, two (2) years of related work experience may be substituted.
• Official transcripts are required.
• Some positions may require specific state licensed/certifications depending on the discipline.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

***Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily operations and maintenance of laboratories, specialized classrooms, learning laboratories, tool rooms and equipment in support of courses and programs.
• Promote and support safety through laboratory safe practices and provide training for students on safety procedures and hazardous materials handling.
• Maintains all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) information for all chemicals and materials as required.
• Responsible for performing periodic inventory and maintaining accurate inventory for equipment, tools, materials and supplies.
• Receives, stores, and issues tools, supplies or equipment associated with courses or programs.
• Maintains log of tools, materials and equipment distributed and returned.
• Responsible for security of assigned inventory.
• Responsible for maintaining tools, equipment, and information systems in good working condition and ensuring that repairs are scheduled and completed in a timely manner; perform minor repairs and calibrations as needed.
• Responsible for scheduling preventative maintenance of equipment and recommend replacement or new equipment acquisitions.
• Schedule repairs and prepares and tracks purchase requisitions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for vendors for quotes and purchases.
• For learning labs, partner with faculty to coordinate appropriate learning lab support services including student orientation and training.
• Responsible for troubleshooting lab hardware/software issues.
• Monitor students in the computer lab during open lab periods.
• Assist in the monitoring of lab activities to ensure a safe and clean learning environment.
• Serves as a resource to students, staff and faculty in area of specialization.
• Monitor and control budget expenditures within allocation.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate lab assistants and assigned staff.
• Determines work schedules and assignments in collaboration with fac