"Part-Time Coordinator I Lab"

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The PT Lab Coordinator I coordinates all aspects of the laboratory experience for the biology and chemistry classes, including evaluating, requesting and justifying budget funds, purchasing of all materials and supplies, maintaining an inventory of appropriate materials for each course, training the instructors as necessary on how to use the equipment or follow the protocols for each lab, directing the proper disposal of hazardous materials, assisting as required in the classroom, and coordinating lab schedules with instructors. The PT Lab Coordinator I will also support the Geology and Physics departments by evaluating and justifying budgets, purchasing materials and supplies, training and assisting instructors as necessary on using equipment or protocols, maintaining inventories, and coordinating their contracted services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Prepare the labs that the professors request, clean glassware and make all solutions for labs, organize materials in prep area in order to maintain a clean, safe work environment, reset labs for each new class that comes into the lab, conduct setup and breakdown of labs and assist instructors as needed, take down, clean, organize, and put away lab equipment
2. Collect and arrange lab materials, in accordance with requirements set by the lab manual and syllabi, and make them available to classes
3. Coordinate lab schedules and maintain constant communications with instructors concerning laboratory issues, communicate with faculty and staff to maintain a schedule to ensure smooth transitions between labs
4. Ensure safety and good practice procedures
5. Evaluate new lab manuals (when applicable) and determine any new materials, supplies, equipment or training needed to ensure the success of the lab experience
6. Identify issues that arise due to inconsistencies or changes in curriculum and make necessary adjustments to lab requirements
7. Instruct and reinforce training in other lab assistants
8. Interact with online lab scheduling software in order to prepare proper labs
9. Maintain a chemical inventory. Keep chemicals properly labeled and stored in a safe manner. Maintain inventory on educational materials necessary for labs, and maintain inventory (receiving, labeling, proper storage)
10. Process biohazard materials and waste in accordance with state and federal safety laws
11. Set up and maintain Right-to-Know Centers and a chemical inventory/SDS
12. Update lab preparation sheets
13. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be computer literate
• Safety record and safety consciousness
• Flexible and creative to perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

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

WORK SCHEDULE AND CONDITIONS:

Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment. Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position. Work is performed in a climate-controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong chemistry background.

Salary:

Hourly Pay Rate is $17.58.

Benefits Marketing Statement:

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

How to Apply:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE ONLY. We will not accept application material received via fax, email, mail, or hand delivered. Postings for part-time and adjunct positions are active for the academic year. By selecting the option to receive notifications on your profile, you will begin receiving electronic communication regarding new opportunities with Lone Star College (LSC). If selected for an interview, a recruiter will contact you by phone, or email to schedule an interview. Lone Star College participates in the E-Verify program, under which Lone 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 at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.