Part-time Coordinator I, Science Lab

Lone Star College; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 19,980 - 28,456; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Lone Star College in Conroe, Texas, is seeking a Laboratory Coordinator to manage daily operations in the science labs. This role involves coordinating services, tracking materials, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in lab procedures and safety policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining communication with faculty, improving lab practices, and managing laboratory waste. A high school diploma and a year of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience or equivalent education.
• Good understanding of safety regulations and laboratory practices.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials safely.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lab functions and events.
• Communicate lab schedules with faculty.
• Maintain safety and quality measures in the lab.
• Track laboratory materials and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of infection control policies

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Lone Star College (LSC) is seeking an individual to coordinate general functions in the science laboratory environment. The position includes coordination of services, delivery of materials, coordinating events, organizing resources, tracking laboratory materials and equipment, and assisting with running the lab.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Continuously analyzes and improves upon lab-related procedures and practices
• Properly handles, controls, and keeps diligent records of chemical and bio-hazardous wastes
• Actively remains current with new technologies and safety regulations and promotes a culture of safety in the laboratory
• Prepares and inventories complex reagents, chemicals, solutions, stains, media and dyes according to protocol
• Properly monitors, handles, sterilizes and disposes of microbiological organisms and other bio-hazardous & chemical waste or materials
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and supplies including but not limited to microscopes, autoclave, Thermal Cycler, UV transilluminators, shakers, vortexers, incubators, micropipettors and DNA Evaporator/Concentrator
• Ensures safety and quality assurance practices are followed including maintenance of SDS workstations and proper use of PPE
• Provides routine lab support including cleaning and restocking of labs, preparation of microbiological mediums, refilling reagent bottles, washing glassware and recording supplies inventory
• Tracks and coordinates budget expenditures
• Maintains professional working relationships with a variety of LSC employees at all levels, as well as with outside vendors
• 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 a 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 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 Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a 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.

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How To Apply

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