Science Lab Operations Coordinator

Lone Star College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Lone Star College in the Houston area is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to coordinate general functions in the science laboratory, manage materials, track lab inventory, and support instructors.

The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance with EPA/OSHA, handling hazardous waste, and maintaining equipment. This full‑time on‑site position offers a structured, collegial environment within a large college system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience.
• Knowledge of infection control policies and safety regulations.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with faculty and lab 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 & supplies including but not limited to microscopes, autoclave, Thermal Cycler, UV transilluminators, shakers, vortexes, incubators, micropipettors and DNA Evaporator/Concentrator
• Ensures safety and quality assurance practices are followed including maintenance of SDS (Safety Data Sheets) workstations and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (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

Skills

Infection control knowledge

Safety regulations

Science knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lone Star College in the Houston area is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to coordinate general functions in the science laboratory, manage materials, track lab inventory, and support instructors.

The role emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance with EPA/OSHA, handling hazardous waste, and maintaining equipment. This full‑time on‑site position offers a structured, collegial environment within a large college system.