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Lone Star College

Part-Time Coordinator I, Science Lab

Lone Star College, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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Commitment to Mission: This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Campus Marketing Statement Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education. LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Purpose and Scope This position is responsible for the coordination of general functions in the science laboratory environment. Functions of the position include coordination of services, delivery of materials, coordinating events, organizing resources, tracking laboratory materials, tracking equipment, and assisting with running the lab.

Essential Job Functions

Communicates with the faculty and other laboratory 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

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge and/or experience with infection control policies and procedures and safety regulations (EPA, OSHA)

Astute and broad knowledge of the sciences and related safety protocols for the successful handling of day-to-day operations

Working knowledge of sterile/aseptic techniques for microbiology; organizational, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimum instruction and cooperatively as a member of a team

Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty and staff

Capable of performing required duties with minimal supervision

Good safety record and safety consciousness

Physical Abilities The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. May require above-average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule And Conditions

Equipment used includes a PC workstation in a Windows environment, various lab equipment and safety/protective gear

Interface with internal and external contacts as needed

Work is performed mostly in a climate-controlled lab environment with potential exposure to hazardous items such as chemicals and biological, toxic or caustic materials; may also be performed in outdoor environments

Required Qualifications

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

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. 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. More information is available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

EEO Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.

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