10017899 Laboratory Coordinator 1

Job description

Staff Application - please complete and email with supporting documentsSchool/Department: Department of Natural Sciences Primary Location: Macon Position: Staff Job Type: Full Time Position Close Date: Until Filled Description:

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the coordination of teaching laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics classes.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Develops and maintains schedules of laboratory activities.
• Coordinates the set up and clean up of all teaching laboratory activities.
• Coordinates lab safety and waste disposal procedures.
• Coordinates the work of student workers.
• Cleans laboratory facilities.
• Maintains inventory of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Coordinates the purchase of equipment and supplies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of teaching laboratory safety procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory waste disposal procedures.
• Knowledge of the equipment and supplies used in teaching laboratories.
• Knowledge of inventory and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Assistant Department Chair assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include laboratory safety guidelines, state and county hazardous waste management guidelines, and college policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:

• The work consists of varied laboratory coordination duties. The necessity of handling potentially hazardous materials contributes to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to teaching laboratory operations. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of laboratory instruction.

CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, vendors, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, to provide services, or to motivate or influence persons.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.
• The work is typically performed in a laboratory. The employee may be exposed to irritating chemicals. Work requires the use or protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position supervises student workers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

SALARY:

• This position is non-exempt (bi-weekly paid).
• Pay grade 17.

TO APPLY: Application materials should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe.pdf attachment to: [email protected] with the subject line “10017899 Laboratory Coordinator 10.30.2020”. Application materials are to include a resume, an MGA Staff application; a letter of interest which includes salary requirements; and three professional references. Paper application materials will not be accepted.

Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates.

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