Lab Coordinator

Laboratory Coordinator

Perimeter College Dunwoody Campus

These are exciting times at thePerimeter College Dunwoody Campus. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

Perimeter College isseeking (1)a dedicated and experiencedLaboratory Coordinator

WHAT MAKESPerimeter CollegeA GREAT PLACE

• Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
• A knowledgesharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate for this position is a dynamic team member who will work with the Life and Earth and Sciences department on the Perimeter College Dunwoody campus.The Laboratory Coordinator is the chief safety officer for several lab rooms on a campus. Under the general direction of the assigned administrator the Laboratory Coordinator plans organizes and directs the operations of multiple instructional science laboratories on a college campus; ensures science labs operate efficiently effectively and safely; trains supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; performs related duties as assigned. Lab instruction will be required at the discretion of the direct supervisor.

The essential duties and responsibilities of theLaboratory Coordinatorare the following:

• Plan organize and direct the operations of instructional science laboratories.
• In coordination with the department chair and faculty develop record implementand overseework/lab policies and procedures safe and effective work and learning environment in support of student learning objectives.
• Train supervise schedule and evaluatethe performance of assigned laboratory technicians instructionalassistants and other personnel.
• Schedulepersonnel including student assistants to support the instructional science laboratory program.
• Teach up to 3 lab courses per semester at the needs of the department
• Serve as resource person to instructors.
• Workwith associate chair in developing departmental budget needs.
• Monitor& maintains budgets for assigned functions and activities including specifying ordering receiving and issuing materials parts and supplies.
• Overseethe inventory of equipment and expendable supplies.
• Recommendlab equipment and supplies and coordinatethe purchase of new equipment and software.
• May oversee collection and maintenance of live & preserved plant and animal specimens and bacterial cultures using appropriate techniques equipment and procedures.
• Overseepreparation of lab material & equipment for lab sessions and class demonstrations according to the instructions of the faculty.
• Acquire control safely store operate maintain and repair large inventory of delicate expensive lab equipment & material in the assigned area which may include hazardous materials.
• Actas the chemical hygiene officer for the science labs.
• Ensuresecurity of assigned assets.
• Schedulemaintenance of assigned equipment & orderreplacement components as needed.
• Coordinatelab upgrades & renovations in consort with faculty & department chair.
• Maintainall appropriate state & federal permits and required annual reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with federal & state regulatory safety & health standards ensure safe and legal acquisition use storage & disposal of all chemicals & hazardous materials in the science labs.
• Teach classes as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters degree in Biology or Bachelors degree in the assigned research area and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of tools and equipment needed for the labs as well as how to safely use them; safety regulations procedures & practices; current software needed for instruction.
• Ability to lift or move equipment in the lab. Masters degree and Microbiology preferred.
• Collegiate biology teaching experience.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Three professional references

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