Part-Time Coordinator II, Science Lab

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lone Star College-Creekside Center is seeking a Part-Time Science Lab Coordinator II to support and manage biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physics labs. This role collaborates with faculty to schedule labs, maintains equipment and safety standards, and monitors budgets and inventory to ensure smooth operations.

The position requires a high school diploma with 5+ years of related experience; a preferred Associate’s degree and strong computer skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 5+ years related experience.
• Preferred: Associate's degree.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and safety regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer and office software skills.
• Physical ability for light lifting and lab activities.

Responsibilities

• Create schedules for biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, and physics labs.
• Maintain inventory and quality assurance of lab items.
• Track and coordinate budget expenditures.
• Prepare requisitions for lab materials.
• Direct and monitor lab safety protocols.
• Dispose of regulated and biohazardous materials properly.
• Communicate with instructors regarding labs.
• Analyze and improve procedures and practices.
• Develop hygiene plan and MSDS management.
• Stay current with technologies and safety regulations.
• Supervise student workers in labs.
• Maintain vendor and inter-department relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Infection control

Safety protocols

Independent work

Team collaboration

Resource management

Communication skills

Lab operations

Change leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Database software

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission ofLone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position.A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professionalcommunication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect andaccountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

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

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" isdesigned to recognize colleges that have been successful increating great workplaces and to further research and understandingof the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impacton organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiplecategories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-Creekside Center

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transferand career training education to 80,000+ students each semester.LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution bythe Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight WorkforceCenters of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

LSC-Creekside Center is a state-of-the-art, full-service satellitecenter designed to serve the western portion of the Woodlands, aswell as Tomball and the surrounding communities. Its location in anarea of rapid growth provides an ideal opportunity for both workingand non-traditional students. The facility offers a selection ofday, evening and weekend credit courses, includinguniversity-transfer courses and certificates.

Location address is 8747 West New Harmony Trail, The Woodlands, TX77375.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Part-Time Science Lab Coordinator II supports and manageslaboratory materials, supplies, equipment, and laboratoryexperiences. This is accomplished through close coordination withthe professors' lectures and a professional knowledge of thesciences. Primarily performs coordination duties characterized byfacilitating the harmonious working of peers or colleagues towardthe same end. Coordinators do not generally directly supervisestaff.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists manager and faculty to create biology, chemistry,environmental science, geology, and physics laboratoryschedules
2. Maintains inventory and quality assurance of all science labitems, including cataloguing and labeling of all lab materials
3. Tracks and coordinates budget expenditures
4. Prepares requisitions for the timely arrival of all lab-relatedmaterials under the direction of the manager
5. Directs and monitors laboratory safety protocols
6. Monitors regulated and bio-hazardous materials; directs theproper disposal of such materials
7. Communicates with instructors regarding labs
8. Analyzes and improves procedures and practices
9. Assists manager in developing hygiene plan, maintaining Rightto Know Centers, and MSDS
10. Keeps current with new technologies and safety regulations
11. Supervises student workers in laboratory preparations
12. Maintains professional working relationships, both within theDistrict and with outside vendors
13. Networks with individuals in other divisions anddepartments
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties asassigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and/or experience with infection control policies andprocedures and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA)
• Proven astute and broad knowledge of the sciences and relatedsafety protocols for the successful handling of day-to-dayoperations
• Strong skills in the use of microcomputers and related wordprocessing, spreadsheet, and database software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimuminstruction and also cooperatively as a member of a team
• Demonstrated ability to provide dynamic and proactiveeducational leadership
• Proven effectiveness in allocating and managing resources
• Physically capable of some heavy lifting and moving, someclimbing, and moving rapidly through the lab rooms
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate power equipment anddetermine equipment usage
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to workcollaboratively
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of the comprehensivecommunity college
• Demonstrated high-level communication and computer skills
• Demonstrated commitment to quality service to students
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead change

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably todo the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending;carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; ordriving an automobile. No special physical demands are required toperform the work.

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in aMicrosoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other generaloffice equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed tocarry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimalexposure to safety hazards

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma and at least 5 years of related experience,or an equivalent combination of education and experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $20.70.

Benefits Marketing Statement

• By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a partof an organization that offers a supportive, collegial workenvironment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver,participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under whichLone Star College provides the federal government with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm that the employee is authorized to work in the United States.

More information on the E-Verify program is available atwww.dhs.gov/E-Verify .

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