Virginia's Community College System
Physical and Life Science Lab Manager
Virginia's Community College System, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
General Description
Working Title Physical and Life Science Lab Manager Role Title Trainer Instructor II Role Code 29112-FP FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 28000491 Agency Northern VA Community College Division NV280-Provost Woodbridge Work Location Prince William - 153 Hiring Range $65,000 - $75,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule
Work Schedule 40‑hour work week. Employee may be required to work nonstandard hours and on weekends to support scheduled laboratory class delivery.
Duties And Tasks
Performs all tasks relating to the leading, management, and supervision of full‑ and part‑time science laboratory technicians to include approving time‑cards and leave requests
Developing work schedules to ensure proper science laboratory support
Ensures all science laboratory technicians are properly trained on all aspects of science laboratory operations, equipment, policies, and procedures
Acts as the primary point of contact for all questions and concerns relating to any of the 10 science laboratories
Collaborates with science faculty to determine faculty needs
Writes science laboratory policies and procedures
Performs all functions pertaining to ordering, procuring, and storing science laboratory equipment and supplies to include the use of a purchase card and eVA, and the monitoring the both science laboratory and P‑14 laboratory technician budgets.
Ensures Standard Operating Procedures and protocols are maintained and followed by science faculty, laboratory staff, and students.
Orders laboratory materials for all science disciplines and performs reconciling and data and cost analysis activities
Acts as the campus Chief Hygiene Office for all 10 physical and life science laboratories.
Makes regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and shares feedback with administrators for inclusion in the NOVA Brief and other relevant documents.
Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Ability to lead, supervise, and manage a diverse group of science laboratory technicians and work collaboratively with a disparate group of science faculty.
Ability to set up first and second year laboratories for all science disciplines and to train science laboratory technicians and faculty to do the same.
Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in matters pertaining to laboratory organization, operation, equipment, materials, protocols, procedures, and policies in an academic setting, and an ability to clearly explain science laboratory goals and demonstrate science laboratory techniques.
Possesses extensive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety practices in an academic setting, Safety Data Sheets, OSHA standards pertaining to science laboratories in an academic setting, personal protection equipment, chemical and hazardous material assessment and abatement, and chemical and hazardous material waste storage and management.
Knowledge in basic laboratory equipment inspection and repair
Basic computer skills: Microsoft Windows, word procession, spreadsheets, and data management
Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in a scientific or health science discipline
Experience managing science laboratory staff
Experience working in a science laboratory environment
Experience with Microsoft office
Customer service experience
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a physical and/or life science laboratory in a college laboratory setting.
Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use the link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E‑Verify Statement VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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Work Schedule 40‑hour work week. Employee may be required to work nonstandard hours and on weekends to support scheduled laboratory class delivery.
Duties And Tasks
Performs all tasks relating to the leading, management, and supervision of full‑ and part‑time science laboratory technicians to include approving time‑cards and leave requests
Developing work schedules to ensure proper science laboratory support
Ensures all science laboratory technicians are properly trained on all aspects of science laboratory operations, equipment, policies, and procedures
Acts as the primary point of contact for all questions and concerns relating to any of the 10 science laboratories
Collaborates with science faculty to determine faculty needs
Writes science laboratory policies and procedures
Performs all functions pertaining to ordering, procuring, and storing science laboratory equipment and supplies to include the use of a purchase card and eVA, and the monitoring the both science laboratory and P‑14 laboratory technician budgets.
Ensures Standard Operating Procedures and protocols are maintained and followed by science faculty, laboratory staff, and students.
Orders laboratory materials for all science disciplines and performs reconciling and data and cost analysis activities
Acts as the campus Chief Hygiene Office for all 10 physical and life science laboratories.
Makes regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and shares feedback with administrators for inclusion in the NOVA Brief and other relevant documents.
Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Ability to lead, supervise, and manage a diverse group of science laboratory technicians and work collaboratively with a disparate group of science faculty.
Ability to set up first and second year laboratories for all science disciplines and to train science laboratory technicians and faculty to do the same.
Demonstrates a high level of knowledge in matters pertaining to laboratory organization, operation, equipment, materials, protocols, procedures, and policies in an academic setting, and an ability to clearly explain science laboratory goals and demonstrate science laboratory techniques.
Possesses extensive and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of laboratory safety practices in an academic setting, Safety Data Sheets, OSHA standards pertaining to science laboratories in an academic setting, personal protection equipment, chemical and hazardous material assessment and abatement, and chemical and hazardous material waste storage and management.
Knowledge in basic laboratory equipment inspection and repair
Basic computer skills: Microsoft Windows, word procession, spreadsheets, and data management
Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in a scientific or health science discipline
Experience managing science laboratory staff
Experience working in a science laboratory environment
Experience with Microsoft office
Customer service experience
Additional Considerations
Experience working in a physical and/or life science laboratory in a college laboratory setting.
Special Instructions to Applicants In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use the link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800‑552‑5019, or DBVI at 800‑622‑2155
Background Check Statement The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non‑merit factors.
ADA Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E‑Verify Statement VCCS uses E‑Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I‑9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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