Nursing Lab Specialist - On-Site Lab & Safety Support

Dallas College; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College seeks a dynamic Lab Specialist to support one of the seven new Dallas College academic Schools (the Schools). The Lab Specialist will serve within one of the Dallas College academic Schools and help align with workforce and industry needs.

The Lab Specialist reports to the Lab Manager and maintains materials, supplies, equipment and information systems while providing technical support for courses and programs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge about laboratory operations, laboratory information systems (software and hardware), and laboratory equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

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 MSDS information for 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.
• 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.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Laboratory information systems

Laboratory equipment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Associate degree + 1 year related experience

Two years related experience (in lieu of degree)

Job description

Dallas College seeks a dynamic Lab Specialist to support one of the seven new Dallas College academic Schools (the Schools). The Lab Specialist will serve within one of the Dallas College academic Schools and help align with workforce and industry needs.

The Lab Specialist reports to the Lab Manager and maintains materials, supplies, equipment and information systems while providing technical support for courses and programs.