Position Summary

Big Bend Community College invites applications for a Science Lab Coordinator. The primary function of this position is to prepare lab experiments in chemistry and biology laboratories; this preparation would include routine maintenance, repair, and setup of equipment, purchasing of lab materials and equipment, monitoring of lab budgets, and managing storage of chemicals and disposal of biological and chemical hazardous waste produced within the laboratories.

This position is also responsible for instruction of students within some laboratory sessions, assisting with student advising, implementing and maintaining safety procedures in the laboratories and stockroom areas as well as the supervision of student employees in simple lab setup and cleanup duties and in greenhouse support.

This position reports to the Dean of Arts & Sciences and works closely with program faculty, students, and other staff.

BBCC is a small rural community college located in the sunny, central part of Washington State, and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Big Bend Community College serves approximately 4,000 students, with an annualized FTE of approximately 2,000, in a 4,600-square-mile service district including 15 communities in Grant and Adams counties and the Odessa School District in Lincoln County with on-site, online instruction, and interactive classrooms.

Big Bend Community College strives for excellence in teaching and learning. We are a student-centered and innovative college that is committed to fostering a community that supports and recognizes the value of diversity; 42% of our student-body is Hispanic. Recognized as a Leader College by Achieving the Dream, Big Bend is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Our student body consists of 75% first-generation college students and 71% of our students receive some form of financial assistance.

Our college seeks candidates who have a deep commitment to and understanding of the rewards and challenges of working with students. We particularly welcome those who will be active participants in our small but thriving college community.

Big Bend Community College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, marital status, pregnancy status or families with children, a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, genetic information, and/or status as a veteran or any other legally protected classification.

Big Bend provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Please direct all inquiries regarding compliance with access, equal opportunity, and/or grievances to the Vice President of Human Resources & Labor/Equal Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator/Section 504 Coordinator, BBCC 7662 Chanute Street NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837; 509-793-2010 or via email at kimg@bigbend.edu.

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

Essential Job Duties

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Prepare for, set up, take down, and assist in demonstrations and laboratory experiments in biology and chemistry laboratories; including equipment, material, supply, solution, and reagent preparation.
• Teach laboratory sessions, with an emphasis on chemistry laboratory sessions, as needed by science departments and as schedule allows; instruct students during laboratory sessions in laboratory content, procedure, safety, and disposal.
• Maintain and organize inventories of stockroom materials. Order materials as needed to ensure laboratories are operating in a timely and thorough manner, coordinating with the full-time science faculty. Maintain chemical inventory, generate waste and usage lists for the Director of Campus Security & Safety.
• Develop, implement, and maintain safety procedures in the laboratories, stockroom, and storage areas. Ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Manage the storage, disposal, and/or recycling of chemicals and hazardous waste in the laboratories, including updating protocols in coordination with full-time science department faculty.
• Monitor lab budgets and expend funds with appropriate guidelines and designated duties in coordination with full-time science faculty.
• Supervise student employees in carrying out setup and cleanup of laboratories prior to and following laboratory sessions. Provide student employees with direction and specific task assignments. Follow-up with student employees to ensure work is completed in accordance with established policies and practices.
• Advise students; assist students in planning an educational program and in selecting courses, and when necessary refer students to appropriate student services for assistance.
• Participate as an active member of working committees dealing with college-wide and department assessment, safety, and/or college related concerns.
• Perform routine cleaning, maintenance, and setup of laboratory equipment, (i.e., the water purification system, Vernier LabQuests, and associated Vernier probes and instrumentation).
• Inspect, test, adjust and repair scientific and laboratory support equipment.
• Support lab operation in coordination with full-time science faculty; duties may include word processing, database management, online research, and email communication.

OTHER WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Maintain professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in laboratory practice and safety.
• Maintain and follow safe work practices and policies. This includes but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, lab safety procedures, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensure self-compliance with college policies and procedures as well as state and federal requirements.
• Ensure the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the college's values.
• Conduct self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the college.
• Ensure that additional duties, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards.

DUTIES OF THE POSITION REQUIRE THE ABILITY TO:

• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction, when necessary. Performs independent and collaborative problem solving in coordination with full-time science faculty. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Follow and carry out detailed lab protocols as required to ensure successful laboratory experiments for students. Accurately read small print and labels.
• Communicate clearly and effectively using strong written and verbal skills.
• Perform actions that demonstrate time management and organization. Multi-task in a dynamic environment; prioritize multiple tasks and projects to meet deadlines.
• Perform actions that demonstrate accountability. Exercise independent decision-making in coordination with the full-time science faculty. Practice within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Work independently and reliably. Regular and consistent attendance is expected.
• Ability to work with diverse populations. Demonstrates competency in ability to provide service in a multicultural environment.

Minimum & Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a science laboratory setting.
• Previous experience working with individuals from diverse academic, age, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds.

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Chemistry and/or educational background in biology.
• Work experience in a science laboratory or as a lab technician in an educational science laboratory, including but not limited to the following responsibilities:
  • Solutions preparation, including buffers of specific pH.
  • Chemical lab safety procedures.
  • Hazardous chemical and biological waste management.

Laboratory safety training.

Ability to adapt and learn new technologies, instrumentation, and scientific procedures.

Bilingual fluency, English/Spanish.

Application Instructions

This position is open until filled. Big Bend Community College reserves the right to offer this position to a qualified candidate at any time, so a prompt response is encouraged.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

1. BBCC Online application.
2. Cover letter, addressing why you are interested in this position and how your qualifications make you the ideal candidate.*
3. Comprehensive resume or CV.*
4. Response(s) to the questions found in the Supplemental Questions Tab above.*
5. Unofficial transcripts documenting undergraduate and graduate course work and degrees. Official transcripts required upon employment.*

NOTE: All of the above items are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The items marked with an asterisk are required to be included/uploaded with your online application prior to submission. The college reserves the right to remove documents, submitted but not requested, by BBCC as part of the application process. These documents include, but are not limited to statements of teaching philosophy, diversity statement, letters of recommendation, student evaluations, performance evaluations, etc.

BBCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position, or make a direct appointment. Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

Persons hired will need to provide documentation verifying identity and employment authorization to work in the United States.

Official transcripts will need to be provided to the college within the first thirty (30) days of employment.

In compliance with state and federal regulations, BBCC is committed to a safe and drug-free campus. Employees are expected to comply with BBCC's policy prohibiting illegal drug use or activity, including notifications of criminal drug convictions and the use of prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications that are likely to affect job safety. The complete policy and procedure are available to view on the policies page of the BBCC website. Printed copies of the policy and procedure are available by contacting the Human Resources Office at 509-793-2008.

BBCC strives to be a safe and secure campus for our students, employees, and community. Detailed information regarding campus security, crime statistics for the most recent-three year period, and other information is available on the Campus Safety and Security page of the BBCC website. If you have questions or would like a printed copy of the materials please contact Campus Safety and Security at 509-793-2286.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

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