Senior Laboratory Coordinator

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Technology and Trades at Madison College is seeking a Senior Laboratory Coordinator to be responsible for training and supporting both full and parttime faculty and support staff.

Playing a key role in the creation maintenance and delivery of all laboratory courses typically overseeing 57 lab courses per semester. Responsibilities include performing routine competency checks for new employees and students ensuring adherence to quality control protocols enforcing all safety procedures and providing supplemental instruction across multiple lab environments.

The Senior Laboratory Coordinator also coordinates daily lab operations including the preparation of solutions and bacterial cultures weekly development of cell cultures lab setup and cleanup equipment maintenance and supervision of open lab sessions for students. Also managing inventory orders necessary materials and supplies and develops laboratory instructions aligned with current safety and industry standards. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

This is an onsite fulltime position 40 hours per week during the 40week academic year. The schedule offers flexibility Monday through Friday within the colleges operating hours of 7:00a.m. to 5:00p.m.

Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including vacation holidays health/vision/dental/life insurance options and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Madison Colleges dedication to promoting equity inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission Vision and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world identify challenges and to discover design and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages socioeconomic backgrounds genders abilities and orientations. Therefore we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison Collegeit is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be opened until filled with a first review date of May 18 2025 at 11:59pm. After this date the recruitment may close without further notice.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (2):

• Resume
• Cover Letter

*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs setup and cleanup of lab supplies and equipment used during labs. This includes assembly installation testing and operation of lab equipment. Coordinates with the instructor of record in assembling materials and supplies needed for labs. Prepares supplies materials and equipment for special student projects.
• Provides assistance and guidance to students during the laboratory sessions alongside the instructor of record and during open laboratory times. Provides consultation and clarification for students on laboratory materials and experiment details.
• Provides technical expertise and trains new instructors (full and part time) on specific equipment and lab procedures and maintains the consistency of the laboratory curriculum.
• Ensures operation of equipment by performing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturers instructions; trouble shooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and technologies.
• In collaboration with instructors reorganizes laboratory modules and workbooks to accommodate instructional changes.
• Actively participates in program outreach and recruitment activities by developing and leading handson activities for diverse groups of prospective students and visitors.
• Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant biotechnology protocols and equipment advancements.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Skill in communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge in laboratory procedures and equipment used in biotechnology courses and industry. Experience working with iPSCs and HPLC preferred.
• Ability to operate and maintain calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory systems and equipment used in the biotechnology laboratories
• Working knowledge in cell culturing molecular biology protein purification chromatography and microbiology.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in time management planning organizing and completing complex tasks in a timely and costeffective manner with limited supervision.
• Midlevel computer skills (Word Excel Internet lab software etc.) with the interest and ability to quickly learn and integrate new software products to increase productivity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree in Biology Chemistry Biotechnology or related field or equivalent work experience. *Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.
• Three (3) years work experience directly related to the skillsrequired for successfully performing the duties of this position.

Madison College does not offer H1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability or age in employment admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees diplomas apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts Design & Humanities; Business; Construction Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law Protective & Human Services; Science Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608)or (800)Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the colleges nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka Director Civil Rights and Compliance 1701 Wright Street Madison WI 53704 (608) 246.5221