Part-time Coordinator I, Science Lab

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Participation in a tax-deferred retirement plan

Supportive work environment

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a dedicated laboratory coordinator in Conroe, Texas. This role focuses on managing lab operations, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in laboratory settings and strong communication skills to liaise with faculty and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, handling hazardous materials, and maintaining safety standards. A supportive work environment and excellent benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of related work experience required.
• Experience with laboratory safety protocols.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services and delivery of lab materials.
• Maintain communication with faculty and lab staff.
• Ensure safety practices are followed in the lab.

Skills

Knowledge of safety regulations (EPA, OSHA)

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to handle hazardous materials

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory equipment (microscopes, autoclave, etc.)

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This position carries the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Job Description

Purpose and Scope: This position is responsible for the coordination of general functions in the science laboratory environment. Functions include coordination of services, delivery of materials, coordinating events, organizing resources, tracking laboratory materials, tracking equipment, and assisting with running the lab.

Essential Job Functions

1. Communicates with the faculty and other laboratory staff about lab schedules and lab materials; maintains a constant dialogue between instructors and labs throughout the semester.
2. Continuously analyzes and improves upon lab-related procedures and practices.
3. Properly handles, controls, and keeps diligent records of chemical and bio-hazardous wastes.
4. Actively remains current with new technologies and safety regulations and promotes a culture of safety in the laboratory.
5. Prepares and inventories complex reagents, chemicals, solutions, stains, media and dyes according to protocol.
6. Properly monitors, handles, sterilizes and disposes of microbiological organisms and other bio-hazardous & chemical waste or materials.
7. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment & supplies including but not limited to microscopes, autoclave, Thermal Cycler, UV transilluminators, shakers, vortexes, incubators, micropipettors and DNA Evaporator/Concentrator.
8. Ensures safety and quality assurance practices are followed including maintenance of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) workstations and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
9. Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking of labs, preparation of microbiological mediums, refilling reagent bottles, washing glassware and recording supplies inventory.
10. Tracks and coordinates budget expenditures.
11. Maintains professional working relationships with a variety of LSC employees at all levels, as well as with outside vendors.
12. Responsible for other reasonable duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience with infection control policies and procedures and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA).
• Astute and broad knowledge of the sciences and related safety protocols for the successful handling of day-to-day operations.
• Working knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques for microbiology.
• Organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimum instruction and cooperatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff.
• Capable of performing required duties with minimal supervision.
• Good safety record and safety consciousness.

Physical Abilities

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, various lab equipment and safety/protective gear appropriate to the material being taught.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed mostly in a climate-controlled lab environment with potential exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals and biological, toxic or caustic materials, contamination, or mechanical moving parts. At times work is also performed in outdoor environments such as specimen or water collections and may encounter a variety of conditions.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $17.58.

Benefits

As part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.