Laboratory Supervisor – Health Professions

Pima Community College Foundation Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima Community College Foundation Inc. seeks a Health Professions Laboratory Supervisor to coordinate multi-discipline laboratory activities, collaborate with faculty and department heads, and ensure safe, efficient operation of health professions labs.

You will manage equipment, purchasing, and procedures while aligning with college policies. Responsibilities include supervising staff, scheduling, budgeting, and safety training, with flexibility for early mornings, evenings, or weekends as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field and 3–5 years of related experience.
• May require Hazardous Materials Certification or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
• Preferred: 5+ years of related experience in higher education.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, laboratory equipment, and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily lab operation and manages workflow.
• Supervises health professions laboratory staff and ensures safety standards.
• Coordinates with instructional faculty to develop activities and equipment parameters.
• Plans and coordinates safety training for staff and students.
• Manages budgets and purchases for laboratory resources.
• Schedules meetings and communicates with faculty and leadership.
• Ensures compliance with college policies and applicable laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Budget / Resource management

Coordination and supervision

Effective communication

Organization and scheduling

Data entry and typing

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field

3–5 years of related experience

Hazardous Materials Certification or ability to obtain within 60 days

Job description

The Health Professions Laboratory Supervisor coordinates and monitors operational activities in numerous disciplines within the Health Professions division. This position collaborates directly with faculty and department heads to coordinate and implement student laboratory activities in a variety of healthcare disciplines, including clinical simulation center activities. The Laboratory Supervisor manages the purchasing, disbursement, and reconciliation of College laboratory resources across disciplines. The Laboratory Supervisor interprets policies and oversees the development and implementation of procedures and protocols.

The work schedule for this position is variable and subject to change each semester or as operational needs arise and may include early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

• Oversees daily lab operation and manages workflow. Creates project schedules and monitors employee productivity. Develops, implements, and evaluates goals, objectives, policies, and procedures. Evaluates operations and activities for effectiveness.
• Supervises health professions laboratory staff. Prepares areas and classrooms to ensure proper safety measures are met and maintained. Coordinates with Instructional Faculty to develop laboratory activities and establish equipment parameters. Resolves conflicts concerning lab schedules, lab preparation, and lab supply quality.
• Schedules meetings, gathers agenda items, and handles inquiries. Coordinates and manages the Health Sciences videotaping projects.
• Trains, guides, and supports employees. Works with employees to set goals, identify professional development needs, and coordinate cross-training. Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback.
• Plans, selects, coordinates, and recommends work procedures and facility changes and equipment needs to include: researching new products and technology; communicating with outside vendors; and making recommendations for purchases.
• Manages budgetary accounts and expenses through the fiscal year for divisional campus level. Purchases equipment and materials for health professions laboratory activities, approves and reconciles purchases, and works with discipline leadership to ensure budget goals are met.
• Researches, develops, implements, and manages all aspects of safety training for staff and students. Ensures safety of equipment and college policy and local, state, and federal laws are followed. Develops policies and advises faculty and staff on safe usage and handling of materials.
• Participates in communication with faculty, dean, and laboratory specialists to ensure student success and safety measures are met in the classroom setting.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree in a closely related field of studyand
• Three (3) to Five (5) years of related experience.

or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job, such as those listed above

and

• May require specialized certification, including a Hazardous Materials Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.

Preferred:

• Five plus (5+) years of related experience in an institution of higher learning

• Knowledge of regulatory compliance principles and practices.
• Knowledge of skilled trades expertise required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment used in health professions programs
• Skill in budget/resource management
• Skill in coordinating and monitoring the work of others
• Skill in effective communication (both written and oral)
• Skill in organization, coordination, and management
• Ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills
• Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills, as well as draw conclusions and prepare accurate reports of results
• Ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment