Description
Husson University has an opening for an Instructor/ Science Lab
Coordinator with experience working in a lab setting and teaching
at the university level.
The Laboratory Coordinator component of this position includes
responsibility for the daily operations of the labs, including
Chemistry, Biology, and Anatomy & Physiology. Daily operations
include maintaining and operating equipment, maintaining lab
inventories, ordering equipment and supplies for the labs, and
maintaining physical and written safety requirements of the labs.
The Lab Coordinator is also responsible for preparing necessary lab
materials for daily lab instruction.
The Lab Coordinator facilitates lab instruction by adjuncts and has
supervisory responsibility over student lab assistants working in
the science labs.
The faculty component of this position may include responsibilities
for teaching and spearheading Hussons on-campus programs, including
Animal Care and Behavior. The department determines specific
teaching assignments, but the teaching load is a minimum of three
credit hours per semester.
The successful candidate will possess the necessary
organizational and interpersonal skills to carry out the following
duties.
General Lab Maintenance and Safety Compliance:
- Maintaining general lab equipment including cleaning and inventory
- Effective and proactive ordering of equipment and supplies for all the science labs and off-site partner animal care facilities
- Maintaining, installing, troubleshooting, and operating laboratory equipment
- Maintaining safe working conditions for all instructors and students in the labs using appropriate inventory, equipment, and storage
- Safely managing the collection and disposal of lab waste
- Maintaining safety paperwork in accordance with federal, state, and Husson University policies
- Maintaining standard operating procedures for lab safety and waste management
- Training personnel in site-specific laboratory safety
- Upholding lab cleanliness and appearance
- Preparing weekly lab materials
- Training students and other lab instructors to operate laboratory equipment
- Coordinating weekly meetings for General Biology and Microbiology labs
- Coordinating assessment data reporting and compliance for biology labs
- In coordination with the Chair, developing the lab schedule for the academic year
- In cooperation with other relevant Science faculty, hiring and supervising student workers
- Teach, monitor, and consult on on-campus programs, including Animal Care and Behavior
- Teach and assess student performance in lab courses
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students as needed in science majors
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Required
- Must have a minimum M.S. in the sciences with both teaching and laboratory management experience.
- Must be able to work independently and function collegially and effectively within a team environment.
- Must be comfortable preparing solutions, media and cultures, and operating and maintaining lab instruments. Technical/administrative experience in laboratory operations and safety compliance is a plus.
- PhD in the sciences and 3+ years experience in laboratory management
- Experience in supervising and mentoring student laboratory assistants
- OSHA and HAZWOPER training
Physical Requirements
Work Environment:
The job may require the employee to stand for extended periods of
time. The position has a significant laboratory component, with
specified protocols for methods and safety. This position may
require independent development of instrumentation methods and
interaction with technical support teams from instrument
suppliers.
HUSSON UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER
**Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and
location.**
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package. Visit our website at Husson University for a complete list of benefits.
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